In this full-color middle grade graphic memoir for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft
Yehudi Mercado draws inspiration from his childhood struggle with his weight while finding
friendship with his imaginary mascot Chunky as he navigates growing up in a working class
Mexican-Jewish family.Hudi needs to lose weight according to his doctors. Concerned about the
serious medical issue Hudi had when he was younger his parents push him to try out for sports.
Hudi would rather do anything else but then he meets Chunky his imaginary friend and mascot.
Together they decide to give baseball a shot.As the only Mexican and Jewish kid in his
neighborhood Hudi has found the cheerleader he never had. Baseball doesn't go well (unless
getting hit by the ball counts) but the two friends have a great time drawing and making
jokes. While Hudi's parents keep trying to find the right sport for Hudi Chunky encourages him
to pursue his true love-comedy.But when Hudi's dad loses his job it gets harder for Hudi to
chart his own course even with Chunky's guidance. Can Chunky help Hudi stay true to himself or
will this friendship strike out?A TLA Maverick Graphic Novel of the Year Banks Street Best
Children's Books of the Year A ALSC Graphic Novel Pick of the Year
