Mexikid by Pedro Martín

The 2nd annual Heartland Book Festival will take place on October 12 at the Central Library in downtown Kansas City with authors, books, activities, and more! Join us for a family-friendly conversation in Kirk Hall with Pedro Martín, the award-winning creator of Mexikid.

Pedro Martín says his graphic novel, Mexikid, is 100% true (okay, maybe 90%). Years ago, Martín and his eight siblings piled into a Winnebago in California to pick up their grandpa in Mexico. He’d be living with them for the foreseeable future. Martín talks with the Library’s Clare Hollander about his family’s grand adventure, which has now won several awards, and how others might tell their own stories. This conversation will engage and inspire people of all ages!

All children must be accompanied by an adult. When selecting your tickets, please include the total number of attendees in your party, both children and adults.

Book signing with Pedro Martín to follow.

The Heartland Book Festival is co-presented by the Kansas City Public Library, Missouri Humanities, and the Missouri Center for the Book.

Host or Publisher Heartland Book Festival