I’m celebrating five years of E Train Talks with Pedro Martin! In Pedro’s first graphic memoir, MEXIKID, @pedromartinbooksintroduced readers to the unforgettable story of his childhood, family, and a memorable road trip to Mexico. MEXIKID went on to receive a Newbery Honor and the Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Awards. Now Pedro is back with MEXIKID DREAMS, and readers once again get to step into the life of young Pedro as he dreams about his future and hopes for a life beyond sharecropping in the strawberry fields. I had such a great time talking with award-winning author and illustrator Pedro Martín about his childhood, his family, and the experiences that eventually found their way into his @mexikidstories . We also talked about his creative journey and something you might not know: before becoming the creator of the critically acclaimed MEXIKID books, Pedro spent more than two decades as an artist at Hallmark! @hallmark Watch the full episode on my website or on the E Trai...