I am always on the lookout for culturally relevant, age-appropriate books for my daughters. If they happen to be a part of a series then even better, which is why I'm excited to tell you all about the book Merci Suárez Plays It Cool by Meg Medina. The book is the last installment of an acclaimed trilogy. The first book of the series, Merci Changes Gears, won the author a 2019 Newbery Medal—awarded annually to the writer of the most "distinguished contribution to American Literature for children."
One of the things that is great about this trilogy is that each installment also works as a standalone book, meaning you don't have to read them in order for them to make sense or be utterly engrossing on their own. I know this because, so far, I've only read Merci Suárez Plays It Cool and really enjoyed it. Keep reading to find out why.