See You Later, Amigo!: An American Border Tale

K-Gr 4—María de la Luz is a schoolgirl who lives in Calexico, CA, a border city in between the United States and Mexico. In Calexico, she moves with ease, saluting Tío Ricardo and her school friends using Spanglish. The only trouble is that not all the kids at school understand this hybrid language, including Miguel, the new student from Guatemala, who speaks only Spanish. Even María's grandmother scolds her for not using proper language. Laufer's narrative is humorous, and the tone is reflected in the collage art. Readers may enjoy María's antics but might encounter skeptical reactions when sharing with caregivers or educators, who themselves are likely advocating for proper English or Spanish. Furthermore, the book's substantial use of Spanglish might compromise reading comprehension in a school or library storytime setting.