No More Seora Mim [Hardcover]

From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, comes a poignant salute to the caregivers who enter a child’s tender world.

Ana cannot contain her excitement—her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always! Abuela is sure to let Ana play whenever she wants instead of rushing her off to school, like her neighbor and babysitter, señora Mimí, sometimes does. In fact, as Ana’s classmate points out, she won’t need señora Mimí to babysit at all anymore! But señora Mimí is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the squirrels and eating snacks. Maybe Ana isn’t ready to say goodbye to señora Mimí just yet? Masterful storyteller Meg Medina shares a reassuring tale that celebrates caregivers and community and their special role in children's lives, paired with warm, expressive illustrations by Brittany Cicchese.Newbery medalist Medina’s text gently but directly examines a challenging childhood transition, while Cicchese’s illustrations, bathed in fall hues of yellow, orange and brown, bring a cozy feeling to the book.
—The Washington Post

In this compassionate work, a relationship whose nuances Ana hadn’t truly considered holds the key to her consolation.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Warmth is displayed on every page.
—Booklist (starred review)

For the Sra. Mimi´s who help the world go around, this picture book belongs on every picture book shelf.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

A compassionate consideration of caregivers, Medina’s careful, playful text blends spare dialogue with telling detail2