Faced with the prospect of being separated from each other, a young boy and his family make the difficult decision to leave their home and begin a journey filled with uncertainty. On the road, they meet other people like them. Families with deep roots tied to the land. Others that helped build the railroads. Some were shop owners and factory workers. Each with similar hopes and dreams.
Historians estimate that between 1930 and 1940, two million people living in the United States were forcibly removed and sent to live in Mexico. Telling this story from a child's perspective, award-winning author Claudia Guadalupe Martínez lyrically recounts this often-overlooked period of United States history--Mexican Repatriation. Emotive illustrations by Magdalena Mora convey this poignant tale of longing for home and permanence, which reflects many of the dreams and hopes of people today.
Author’s note. Full-color illustrations were rendered in gouache, ink, and digital mediums.
Topics Emigration and immigration. Mexican Americans. Mexicans. Family life. Texas. Twentieth-century US history. Spanish language materials.
JLG Span Spring
Language Bilingual
Rights type Print
Publication date 2022-10-10
JLG Release Date Apr 2023
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Spanish Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spanish Elementary
Spanish Elementary (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
This collection offers culturally relevant and linguistically rich Spanish-language books, featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction. With engaging storytelling and educational content, these books help young readers expand their Spanish literacy skills.