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• A Seed in the Sun

  Salazar, Aida,

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  This novel in verse that tells the story of Lula, a twelve-year-old girl growing up in 1960s California during the farmworker movement. Lula dreams of a better future but faces challenges as her family struggles under the harsh conditions…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Distance Between Us

  Grande, Reyna,

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  Reyna's memoir chronicles the author’s journey from childhood in Mexico to adulthood in the United States. She recounts the emotional toll of being left behind by her parents, who immigrate to the U.S. in search of a better life, and her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Circuit

  Graphic Novel

  Jiménez, Francisco, 1943-

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  Adapted from his memoir, this graphic novel follows a young boy’s life as a migrant farmworker in California. Through the eyes of Panchito, readers experience the challenges of constant moves, grueling labor, and the struggle to balance…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Breaking Through

  Jiménez, Francisco, 1943-

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  This novel is a continuation of the first memoir, The Circuit. Now a teenager, Francisco faces new challenges as his family struggles with poverty and the threat of deportation in 1950s California. Despite these obstacles, Francisco…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Land of the Cranes

  Salazar, Aida,

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  Betita is a young Mexican-American girl whose family is torn apart by immigration policies. Betita believes she is descended from the Aztec cranes and destined to live in a land of safety, but her world shatters when her father is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna

  Dobbs, Alda P.,

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  An inspiring historical novel set during the Mexican Revolution. This story follows twelve-year-old Petra Luna, who must lead her family to safety after her father is taken away by rebel soldiers. As they flee across the desert, Petra…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Efrén Divided

  a Novel

  Cisneros, Ernesto,

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  Efren Nava’s life changes overnight when his mother, the heart of their family, is deported to Mexico. As the eldest child, Efren must step up to care for his younger siblings while navigating school and the overwhelming challenges of a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Twin Cities

  Pimienta, Jose,

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  A heartfelt graphic novel that explores the complexities of identity, family, and growing up. The story follows twins Teresa and Fernando, who live on opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in Mexicali and Calexico. As they begin middle…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Santiago's Road Home

  Diaz, Alexandra,

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  Santiago, a 12-year-old boy from Mexico, is separated from his family and sent to live with an abusive relatives in the United States. After escaping, he embarks on a difficult and dangerous journey to reunite with his parents. Along the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Only Road

  Diaz, Alexandra,

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  Jaime and Ángelo are forced to flee their hometown in Guatemala after facing violent threats from local gangs. With their lives at risk, they embark on a dangerous journey to the United States, navigating treacherous terrain and…Read moreRead more of this annotation