Yenebi’s Drive to School

Debut picture book written & illustrated by Sendy Santamaria

Published by Chronicle Books, June 2023

“A going-to-school story elevated by a mother’s devotion and a child’s dedication.” — ★ Kirkus, starred review  

“[A] memorable debut…the family’s bilingual conversations render a close-knit family’s everyday trip in this warm slice-of-life tale.” — ★ Publishers Weekly, starred review  

“She seamlessly weaves Spanish phrases and dialogue into her crisp text, and her art is an explosion of vibrant color, adding to the book’s multisensory celebration. Yenebi’s Drive to School demonstrates excellently that there are many ways to get to school and that the lessons and rewards of education are worth striving for.” — ★ BookPage, starred review

“Santamaria's bright, colorful artwork nicely captures the bustling commerce of the border region in eye-catching scenes that celebrate culture and tradition. The intermingled use of English and Spanish in the text perfectly befits a story set on the border.” — Booklist