Everyday scenarios teach Luz how to live with less impact on the environment. Her neighborhood experiences blackouts due to excessive electricity use, gas prices are so high that her family has to ride bikes to the mall, and her mother buys local foods at the supermarket to save money. Eventually, the 12-year-old is inspired to turn a vacant lot into a community garden.
Cute graphic novel teaching the importance of the environment and being involved with one's community. At first I was a bit annoyed by Luz being so oblivous to what was happening around her and only interested in earning money for expensive sneakers. But as she started paying attention and being aware of how her actions were impacting her community and environment. This would be great for grade school kids.