Never let your dead grandfather give you love advice or Spanish Lessons.

Ignacio "Iggy" Garcia is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen living his best life. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy's world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers. As Iggy stresses over how to get Marisol to like him, his grandfather comes to the rescue. The thing is, not only is his abuelito dead, but he also gives terrible love advice. The worst. And so, with his ghost abuelito's meddling, Iggy's life begins to unravel as he sets off on a journey of self-discovery.

Call me Iggy tells the story of Iggy searching for his place in his family, his school, his community, and ultimately—as the political climate in America changes during the 2016 election—his country. Focusing on familial ties and budding love, Call me Iggy challenges our assumptions about Latino-American identity while reaffirming our belief in the hope that all young people represent. Perfect for lovers of multigenerational stories like Displacement and The Magic Fish.

“A pitch-perfect example of teenage explorations of cultural identity.” — Kirkus Starred Review

“A fun, refreshing, and timely story about what it means to embrace who we are, where we come from, and those who came before us.” — John Leguizamo

“Aguirre imbues pathos and humor into charged yet smartly balanced conversations surrounding colonization, compulsory assimilation, Latinx culture, personal identity, and the political climate as it was during the 2016 election.” — Publisher’s Weekly

“Call Me Iggy is a small miracle bursting with a heart! A gorgeous and profound generational tale that will hug the reader with a warm embrace of culture, identity, and life.” — Jorge R. Gutierrez (Book of Life, Maya and the Three)

Call Me Iggy is a Junior Library League, Gold Standard selection.