Borderlands and the Mexican American Story
David Dorado Romo
NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
Until now, you've only heard one side of the story, about migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Here's the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective.
★ "This fills in gaps and turns history on its head. An absolute must for nonfiction collections." —School Library Journal, starred review
Halfway to Somewhere
Jose Pimienta
★ "A love letter to borderland kids." —Booklist, starred review
New school, new country, but only half a family?! As if learning a whole new language wasn't hard enough, Ave has to figure out a new family dynamic, since their dad is staying in Mexico permanently. Jose Pimienta's stunningly illustrated and thought-provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban
Daniel Miyares
★★★ THREE STARRED REVIEWS ★★★
When rebel leader Fidel Castro overthrows the existing Cuban president, the entire country is thrust into revolution. Suddenly, Papi disappears. Carlos’s mother tells him that Papi has gone to America, and that they will soon join him. But will Carlos ever see his father again? This powerful graphic memoir about a boy coming of age amid massive political upheaval is a timeless story about the quest for freedom.
It's All or Nothing, Vale
Andrea Beatriz Arango
★★★ THREE STARRED REVIEWS ★★★
From Andrea Beatriz Arango, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All, comes this poignant novel in verse. After a life-changing accident, one girl finds her way back to her life’s passion and discovers that the sum of a person's achievements doesn’t amount to the whole of them.
Lola
Karla Arenas Valenti
WINNER OF THE PURA BELPRÉ AWARD
★★★ ★ FOUR STARRED REVIEWS★ ★★★
A simmering tale of magic, adventure, and the extraordinary bond between a brother and sister who'd journey to the ends of the Earth to save each other. From the acclaimed author of Lotería comes a heartfelt story rooted in Mexican magical realism.
Speak Up, Santiago!
Julio Anta, Gabi Mendez
A New Graphic Novel Series!
Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, where his Abuela lives! There's just one problem—Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well, and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? And will his worries cost him his new friendships . . . and the chance to play in Hillside's summer soccer tournament?!
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