Gordo, a Mariachi?

Ignacio Antonio “Gordo” Hernandez-Macias is growing up. His abuelita is feeling better and he has more time to do what he wants. He and Mac, better known as the Gringo begin practicing with fiddle for Gordo and Spanish guitar for Gringo at El Jardin, the town's square, where he is noticed by a band of mariachis and asked to play.
Gordo is very much overweight – thus the nickname “Gordo” meaning fat in Spanish. Being fat is not considered all that bad a thing in Mexico as it is in other parts of the world. It merely means that the person ate well. A sweet story with a setting in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Gordo is an enterprising lad and while his Abuela is off doing her job as a beggar for pesos on the cobblestone streets of their colonia, Gordo helps gringos around town with little chores and errands, mostly to support his growing food habit.
An authentic story of Mexico from a growing boy’s perspective.
This book is intended for middle grade readers and older but adults love it too.
What happens to Gordo will warm your heart!

Author's Note:

San Miguel is my other hometown and Gordo is inspired by the enterprising young lads of that fair city.