Last stop on Market Street

Last Stop on Market Street (2015), written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson, follows a young boy named CJ as he rides the city bus with his grandmother through their urban neighborhood. Along the way, CJ notices the people, sights, and sounds around him, asking questions about what he sees. His grandmother guides him, pointing out details in the city and helping him understand the everyday life and diversity of their community. As they travel from stop to stop, CJ observes different neighborhoods and interacts with fellow passengers, gradually discovering new aspects of the world he had overlooked. The narrative follows their journey through the city, capturing the sights, interactions, and small moments that reveal the vibrancy and richness of life in an urban environment.