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We get introduced to the homie Malu as she's in the middle of finishing up her Zine

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We get introduced to her momma; SuperMexican (her nickname). They got a somewhat iffy relationship, as Malu is upset about having to move out.

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Malu kicks it at her Dad's place; SPINS & NEEDLES (a record shop). Father and daughter spend one last time together before she has to move away. Malu is not feeling good about the change.

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We meet Malu's Dad! Michael! Malu and her Dad are VERY alike! Wearing the same clothes and listening to the same music!

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CHICAGOOOO, babyyyy! That's their new home! Malu ain't happy at all, and tells her momma that she ain't digging the new place.

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Malu and her Mom meet their neighbor, this old lady named Oralia Bernal. Malu compared her to a witch she had previously read about.

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Mom and daughter hit up this breakfast place. Surprise! The owner is the daughter of the old lady neighbor! She's only referred as Mrs.Hidalgo.

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Malu ain't too excited about starting school at a new place. She uses the worry dolls (& writes down stuff) but is skeptical that they'll even work. She cries herself to sleep...

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Malu digs into her momma's makeup bag and decides to go full punk!

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Have you butted heads with your parents about not being allowed to be or express yourself?

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Oh oh...Malu gets clowned at school for looking different AND her name. Diana and Selena are the girls doing all the bullying. Also, we learn about Malu's name and its origin!

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Have you ever been made fun for your name or the way you look?

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Malu gets introduced to the student code of conduct! She goes to wash her makeup off. She does NOT feel very punk, her spirit is brokennnn.

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Has there been a time when you felt judged by others? What do you wish they knew?

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Big Boss Selena comes over to Malu during lunch and gives her unwarranted advice on what she SHOULD do so as to not be labeled a weirdo. Also that one boy with the blue hair is mentioned again...hmmm

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Do you think cliques will be more or less of a thing in HS?

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Malu feels like her momma is always trying to school her on Mexican culture. Malu doesn't understand why her mom cares so much.

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What is a superpower you have, how did it come about?
Is culture a source of strength for you? Why or why not?

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Selena vs. Malu
Selena makes fun of Malu for not speaking perfect Spanish, THEN steals Malu's zine (ouuuuu). Malu has no clue what to do, or why Selena acting up.

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Has anyone ever made fun of your Spanish?
What is something you CAN do when being bullied?

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Will you sign my petition?
Malu meets Ellie in the library who is collecting signatures to improve the cafeteria food. Ellie explains her grandma used to be an activist and Malu connects with Ellie on things she’d change at school. Malu gets a flyer for the Fall Fiesta

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While she’s crocheting a toilet paper roll cover, Sra. Oralia catches Malu as she gets home from school and invites her over for a snack. They chat about her clothing style, Malu moving to Chicago and CDs. *Malu’s zine “Senorita Germs”

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Malu spends the day at Calaca to work on “homework.”

Malu is finally introduced to Joe (Jose). Mrs. Hidalgo turns out to know a handful about punk bands and even shares with Malu of a few Mexican-American punk bands.

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Malu asks her mom for help on her family tree assignment. She learns a little more about her abuelos. Her mom tells her how her abuelo worked as a bracero and how her abuela came to the U.S. alone at a young age.

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Malu & her mom attend back to school night together where her mom meets Selena & her mom. Malu & Selena have a short and mean encounter, but Joe and Malu form a camaraderie. Malu decides to participate in the Fall Fiesta.

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Joe introduces Benny to Malu as they grow their new band. They brainstorm names and decide to reclaim an insult. Malu convinces Ellie to join their band too.

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Malu finds out her mom signed her up for dance classes together. She finally catches her dad up on the chisme at school and their new band.

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The CoCos meet at Joe's for their first practice. Malu learns more about Mrs.Hidalgo and her similar interests. Mrs. Hidalgo introduces Mexican-American punk artists to Malu.

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Malu and her mom go to their dance class at the Ramirez studio where Selena stays giving Malu attitude.

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The CoCos audition for the Fall Fiesta!

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The CoCos find out they......didn't make it in for the Fall Fiesta talent show. They march into the principal's office to find out why, and they didn't expect to be left out for not having an "anniversary vibe" to the event.

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Malu and her mom go over to Señora Oralia's house for dinner with the Hidalgo family. Malu learns she and Mrs. Hidalgo have a lot in common to her and her own mom's relationship.

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The CoCos decide to hold their own Alterna-Fiesta!

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The group picks the perfect song to play in a punk version for their Alterna-Fiesta.