Book Summary & Reflection by Charli Isidro https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx Ya diggg en-us 2021-07-12 18:38:06 UTC 2025-10-08 22:08:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f427.png Chapter 1 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646253212 We get introduced to the homie Malu as she's in the middle of finishing up her Zine]]> 2021-07-12 18:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646253212 Chapter 1 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646261170 We get introduced to her momma; SuperMexican (her nickname). They got a somewhat iffy relationship, as Malu is upset about having to move out. ]]> 2021-07-12 18:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646261170 Chapter 2 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646264415 We meet Malu's Dad! Michael! Malu and her Dad are VERY alike! Wearing the same clothes and listening to the same music!]]> 2021-07-12 18:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646264415 Chapter 2 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646267875 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.]]> 2021-07-12 18:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646267875 Chapter 3 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646286239 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. ]]> 2021-07-12 19:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646286239 Chapter 3 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646287858 Malu and her Mom meet their neighbor, this old lady named Oralia Bernal. Malu compared her to a witch she had previously read about.]]> 2021-07-12 19:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646287858 Chapter 4 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646290461 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.]]> 2021-07-12 19:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646290461 Chapter 4 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646303820 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...]]> 2021-07-12 19:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646303820 Chapter 5 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646305353 Malu digs into her momma's makeup bag and decides to go full punk! ]]> 2021-07-12 19:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1646305353 Chapter 5 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647773681 Have you butted heads with your parents about not being allowed to be or express yourself?]]> 2021-07-13 14:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647773681 Chapter 6 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647774549 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!]]> 2021-07-13 14:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647774549 Chapter 6: Reflection charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647776092 Have you ever been made fun for your name or the way you look?]]> 2021-07-13 14:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647776092 Chapter 7 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647777762 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.]]> 2021-07-13 14:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647777762 Chapter 7 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647779238 Has there been a time when you felt judged by others? What do you wish they knew?]]> 2021-07-13 14:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647779238 Chapter 8 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647795671 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]]> 2021-07-13 14:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647795671 Chapter 8 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647797565 Do you think cliques will be more or less of a thing in HS?]]> 2021-07-13 14:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647797565 Chapter 9 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647799390 Malu feels like her momma is always trying to school her on Mexican culture. Malu doesn't understand why her mom cares so much.]]> 2021-07-13 15:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647799390 Chapter 9 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647800386 What is a superpower you have, how did it come about?
Is culture a source of strength for you? Why or why not?]]> 2021-07-13 15:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647800386 Chapter 10 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647826524 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.]]> 2021-07-13 15:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647826524 Chapter 10 charli30 https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647827669 Has anyone ever made fun of your Spanish?
What is something you CAN do when being bullied?]]> 2021-07-13 15:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1647827669 Chapter 11 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655144678 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

]]> 2021-07-19 22:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655144678 Chapter 12 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655145416 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”

]]> 2021-07-19 22:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655145416 Chapter 13 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655146544 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. 
]]> 2021-07-19 22:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655146544 Chapter 14 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655367368 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. ]]> 2021-07-20 01:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655367368 Chapter 15 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655369746 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.]]> 2021-07-20 01:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655369746 Chapter 16 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655502680 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.]]> 2021-07-20 03:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655502680 Chapter 17 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655504038 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.]]> 2021-07-20 03:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1655504038 Chapter 18 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661387636 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.]]> 2021-07-26 21:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661387636 Chapter 19 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661388943 Malu and her mom go to their dance class at the Ramirez studio where Selena stays giving Malu attitude.]]> 2021-07-26 21:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661388943 Chapter 20 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661390225 The CoCos audition for the Fall Fiesta!]]> 2021-07-26 21:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661390225 Chapter 21 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661391199 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.]]> 2021-07-26 21:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661391199 Chapter 22 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661392311 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.]]> 2021-07-26 21:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661392311 Chapter 23 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661393172 The CoCos decide to hold their own Alterna-Fiesta! ]]> 2021-07-26 21:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661393172 Chapter 24 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440407 The group picks the perfect song to play in a punk version for their Alterna-Fiesta.]]> 2021-07-26 22:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440407 Chapter 25 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440454 2021-07-26 22:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440454 Chapter 26 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440484 2021-07-26 22:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440484 Chapter 27 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440535 2021-07-26 22:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440535 Chapter 28 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440585 2021-07-26 22:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440585 Chapter 29 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440634 2021-07-26 22:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440634 Chapter 30 ibette https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440674 2021-07-26 22:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/charli30/n1k71pxjy0i9ewbx/wish/1661440674