About the Book Told in alternating voices, follows Miguel and his newly adopted street savvy cat Lolo as they build a loving and supportive friendship in Washington Heights. Book Synopsis In the Heights meets Front Desk in this heartwarming and funny illustrated story about the friendship between a bodega owners kid and his newly-adopted furry friend, with a focus on family and community. Miguel Rosado wants nothing more than to see and draw the world... or, at least anywhere beyond the four walls of his familys bodega in Washington Heights. Too bad his mami and papi have him working long hours after school, hoping hell appreciate the sacrifices theyve made to keep the store afloat. For street-savvy and newly-adopted cat Lolo, that sounds just perfect if it means hes far, far away from the hungry, lonely nights he once spent in the freezing cold outdoors. But when Miguel ditches his responsibilities and lies to his parents about joining art club, his dream of juggling it all comes crashing down. Lolo will have to decide if hes willing to be there for his new friend Miguel through anything--even venturing back into the frightful outdoors and busy New York City sidewalks. Can they trust each other enough to take on this adventure together? Review Quotes A 2024 Kids Indie Next List Pick A Publishers Weekly Best of Summer 2024 Read! [A] lively portrayal of the many forms that bravery, kindness, and connection can take. -- Publishers Weekly A series opener perfect for young fans of comics, cats, and cities. -- Shelf Awareness Paw-sitively charming. -- Kirkus A warm tale that embraces, sings, purrs and never lets go! Bodega Cats reminds us home is wherever a friend can be found! --Julian Randall, author of Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa A warm hug of a book. Readers will fall in love with Miguel and Lolo. --Nina Moreno, author of the Maggie Diaz series About the Author Hilda Eunice Burgos was born and raised in Washington Heights, New York City. The first time Hilda read a book--back when she was a student at P.S. 132--she knew she wanted to be a writer. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, Hilda headed to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania and later Harvard Law School for her law degree. She and her husband have two grown children and an adorable dog named Bear. She is the author of Ana Mara Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle , The Cot in the Living Room , and Miosotis Flores Never Forgets . Siara Faison is a bookseller turned illustrator from all over California. If shes not drawing, you can find her binging movies with her husband, sister, and old cat Kitty.