Inspired by the own childhood immigration experience of Co-Author Alva’s. Join a young boy and his father on an arduous journey from Guanajuato, Mexico to Texas, United States taking place in the 1980s to find a new life. They’ll need all the courage they can muster to safely cross the border — la frontera — and to make a home for themselves in a new land. This beautiful illustrated story of perseverance is told in two languages Spanish and English to empower language learning. Includes 4 pages of endnotes that unpack facts about Alfredo’s story and other stories like his and borders around the world to help parents and educators talk with children about immigration, resilience, empathy and belonging.
Authors Alfredo Alva and Deborah Mills
Illustrated by Claudia Navarro
Publisher Barefoot Books
Dimensions 5.5” W x 8.1’ H
Age recommendation 4-10yrs