Scan barcode
A review by careinthelibrary
Any Day with You by Mae Respicio
4.0
3.5 rounded up
Hello cuteness! Any Day with You was a light-hearted middle grade novel about artistry, family, and storytelling. I loved the tender relationship between Tatang and his family and how he interacts a bit differently with each family member. Kaia is an artistic, talented kid who will inspire other kids to think outside of the box and explore fine arts. And based on other reviews I’ve seen, she’s inspiring older readers to embrace themselves and follow their dreams. What a special book!
Kaia’s family is so beautifully Filipino. The author is careful to include specific foods, stories, words, and traditions that will remind Own Voices readers of their families and will hopefully bring comfort and nostalgia to them. It’s so great seeing books like these on shelves, knowing that underrepresented cultures are having their chance to shine and connect with others.
This book handles disappointments well. It shows that things don’t always work out according to our hopes and I think that’s important for readers to see. Kaia doesn’t get everything she wants at the end of the novel but she finds peace with the compromises.
Any Day with You is comforting and fun, not too hard-hitting like some middle grade. It’s full of beaches, delicious food, makeup, and celebration. A joy to read!
content warnings for: discussion around aging and death, mentions of war and war crimes.
Hello cuteness! Any Day with You was a light-hearted middle grade novel about artistry, family, and storytelling. I loved the tender relationship between Tatang and his family and how he interacts a bit differently with each family member. Kaia is an artistic, talented kid who will inspire other kids to think outside of the box and explore fine arts. And based on other reviews I’ve seen, she’s inspiring older readers to embrace themselves and follow their dreams. What a special book!
Kaia’s family is so beautifully Filipino. The author is careful to include specific foods, stories, words, and traditions that will remind Own Voices readers of their families and will hopefully bring comfort and nostalgia to them. It’s so great seeing books like these on shelves, knowing that underrepresented cultures are having their chance to shine and connect with others.
This book handles disappointments well. It shows that things don’t always work out according to our hopes and I think that’s important for readers to see. Kaia doesn’t get everything she wants at the end of the novel but she finds peace with the compromises.
Any Day with You is comforting and fun, not too hard-hitting like some middle grade. It’s full of beaches, delicious food, makeup, and celebration. A joy to read!
content warnings for: discussion around aging and death, mentions of war and war crimes.