AGAIN, ESSIE? – Jenny Lacika

Again, Essie?

By Jenny Lacika
Illustrated by Teresa Martínez
Published by Charlesbridge Publishing
Release Date: May 3, 2022
ISBN: 9781623542054

2023 Mathical Book Prize Award Winner for Pre-K – Mathical Book Prize

“A fun look at spatial and sibling relationships.” – KIRKUS

“A compelling story with connections to math, Latinx culture, and family dynamics; a lot of kids will identify with Rafael and be happy to see this book on the shelves.” – SLJ

“Lacika and Martinez do a wonderful job in this Storytelling Math title of bringing a STEM topic to life, and the illustrations clearly depict Rafael’s thoughts and building process.” – Booklist

“A fun and interactive book that promotes concepts in math, science, and engineering!” – Children’s Literature

Love Makes the World Go Round (Summer 2022) CBC Showcase – The Children’s Book Council

31 Days, 31 List: 2022 Math Books for Kids – School Library Journal Fuse #8 Blog

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!

Rafael wants to protect his toys from his little sister, Essie. Gathering materials from around the house, he builds a wall tall enough and wide enough to keep her out. But will it be strong enough? And what does Essie really want? A playful exploration of physical space and geometry, featuring Chicanx (Mexican American) characters and a glossary of Spanish words.

Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.