Lowrider for Sale
When Gabi’s beloved family car is put up for sale, she becomes determined to find a way to save it in this multigenerational story perfect for fans of "My Papi Has a Motorcycle."
Gabi knows that Papi’s lowrider, Pico Nights, is more than a car. It’s a family scrapbook on wheels—a treasure trove of memories for her, Papi, and Abuelo Chucho. It chauffeured Gabi’s cousin to her quinceañera, rolled through years of Fourth of July parades, and was detailed most Saturday mornings by Gabi, Papi, and Abuelo.
So when Papi places a FOR SALE! sign on Pico Nights, Gabi tries everything she can to save their beloved car.
While Gabi offers her own money, organizes a community fundraiser, and even enters Pico Nights in a car show to try and combat the inevitable, she comes to realize that even though their time with Pico Nights may not last forever, the memories they’ve made in it will.
Bio
Laura De La Cruz is a graduate of Arizona State University, having earned a BA in English in 2017.
Praise for this book
This ode to the magic and artistry of lowriders crackles with charm and color. De La Cruz packs a lot of heart and humor into a concise, cheerful tale of familia and cherished memories. Equally enjoyable, Morales’ clean, cool artwork captures the vibrant spirit of Gabi’s Los Angeles neighborhood....Low, slow, and assured.
Kirkus