Pedro Martín

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Pedro Martín was a Hallmark artist for 27 years and is the creator of the “Asteroid Andy” cartoon shorts. His debut book is a graphic novel memoir about his childhood in the 1970s, in which he travels with his large family to Mexico to pick up his legendary grandfather (who may or may not have been a part of the Mexican Revolution). Martín’s debut, Mexikid, will be featured at the 2023 Portland Book Festival.

Categories: MIDDLE GRADE, PBF2023
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Family Misadventure: Pedro Martín & Zachary Sterling

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts (The Judy) 1000 SW Broadway T100, Portland, OR

Pedro Martín's unforgettable graphic memoir is about a Mexican-American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them. Zachary Sterling's graphic novel is about first-generation Filipino siblings who have to fine out if they can save the world and still work their family food truck. Moderated by Aron Nels Steinke.