How to Make Friends with the Sea by Tanya Guerrero

The friendship between Pablo and Chiqui completely captured my heart. 'Atmospheric and moving, How to Make Friends with the Sea is an impressive debut. Readers will root for Pablo as he finds his courage, voice, and family on this journey to self-acceptance.' - Elly Swartz, author of Finding Perfect and Give and Take 'Touching and sweet, Tanya Guerrero’s debut How to Make Friends with the Sea is a multi-layered story with heaps of heart. I know readers will have as much fun cheering for Pablo as I did.' - Dan Gemeinhart, author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise ' How to Make Friends with the Sea is a heartwarming story about family, friendship, identity and finding courage within our own hearts. 'A story for anyone who's ever asked where-and what-home is.' - Jack Cheng, author of See You in the Cosmos A heartbreaking, heartwarming, powerful debut novel.' - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW 'Guerrero touches on many topics-anxiety, fostering, friendship, family, selective mutism, and more-seamlessly weaving them all together to create a strong, moving narrative.

Praise for How to Make Friends with the Sea: 'A cast of unique characters, beautiful surroundings, and delicious food will have readers wishing they were part of Alba’s world.' - Booklist 'Layered with explorations of topics such as family dynamics, abuse, and identity, Alba’s first-person narrative is one of growth, forgiveness, and acceptance.A delightful read.' - Kirkus Reviews This book transported me to Barcelona and made me laugh, cheer, tear up, and crave delicious bread! What a joy to get to know resilient, relatable Alba as she opens up to new experiences and becomes even more fully herself.' - Laurie Morrison, author of Up For Air and Saint Ivy 'A heartfelt story about learning to love, trust, and thrive after trauma. Ever since his father left his mother, a zoologist who helps.

Tanya Guerrero, does a beautiful job showcasing food's true purpose: connection, comfort, and creativity.'- Nikki Bidun, winner of Top Chef Junior and Chopped Jr. Only 1 How to Make Friends with the Sea by Tanya Guerrero. ' All You Knead is Love blended culture and cooking seamlessly into Alba's environment.