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SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM DIRECTED BY AMERICA FERRERA

Instant New York Times Bestseller

‘I fell in love with Erika L. Sanchez’ stunning novel… The depth, wit and searing intelligence of her writing, and her young Latina heroine, struck me to my core.’ America Ferrera

‘This gripping debut about a Mexican-American misfit is alive and crackling.’ New York Times

‘A perfect book about imperfection.’ Juan Felipe Herrera

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian meets Jane the Virgin in this poignant but laugh-out-loud funny contemporary YA about losing a sister and finding yourself.

When her sister Olga dies in a tragic accident, Julia is left to pick up the pieces of her family. She is also expected to fill the shoes of her sister. But Julia has never been the perfect Mexican daughter.

As Julia struggles to find her place in the world, she discovers Olga was not as perfect as everyone thought. Who was her sister really? And how can Julia even attempt to live up to an impossible ideal?

Publisher Review

'This gripping debut about a Mexican-American misfit is alive and crackling - a gritty tale wrapped in a page-turner... Part detective story, part coming-of-age tale, Sanchez's novel doesn't shy from heavy subject matter.' -- New York Times 'This book will change everything... A perfect book about imperfection.' -- Juan Felipe Herrera, Poet Laureate of the United States 'Unique and fresh.' -- Entertainment Weekly 'A wonderfully complex and interesting character.' -- Los Angeles Review of Books 'If you ever wanted to [understand] the harsh truths of immigrant life, this is the book you need to read.' -- Bustle 'Years ago, I fell in love with Erika L. Sanchez' stunning novel... The depth, wit and searing intelligence of her writing, and her young Latina heroine, struck me to my core and left me wanting so much more.' -- America Ferrera 'An earnest and heartfelt tale.' -- Booklist