RUNNING

Frankie Corzo narrates this first-person YA look at what life is like for the children of politicians. The audiobook tells the story of Mari Ruiz, a 15-year-old Cuban-American whose father, loosely based on Florida Senator Marco Rubio, runs for president. Corzo's range is vast. She captures the subtle differences between the accents of characters who speak Spanish as a first language and those who are bilingual. This narration choice immerses listeners in the Ruiz family's home as conversations take place. The way she differentiates between the older male characters and the younger brother is exceptional. Listeners never lose track of who is talking. Best of all, the message of this audiobook about standing up for what you believe is loud and clear. A.R.F. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2020]