What the Jaguar Told Her

Jade, a girl starting eighth grade in Atlanta, finds solace and mystery in the woods behind her new home, where she meets Itztli, an elderly storyteller who appears as a jaguar and shares ancestral stories of Mexico. As her world changes dramatically—her grandmother falling ill and global events unfolding—Jade begins to discover an emerging, powerful identity connected to her heritage. This lyrical debut explores themes of growth, cultural discovery, and the magic that resides within us during times of transition.