Award-winning Mexican author Juan Pablo Villalobos explores illegal immigration with this emotionally raw and timely nonfiction book about ten Central American teens and their journeys to the United States.
Juan Pablo Villalobos was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1973. He has written literary criticism, film criticism, and short stories. Villalobos has penned multiple books, including Down the Rabbit Hole, which has been translated into fifteen languages and was shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award, and Quesadillas. He lives in Barcelona, Spain, with his wife and their two sons. Find him on Twitter @VillalobosJPe.
*2019 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers Literature Finalist!*
*A Kirkus Best Book of the Year!*
*An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book Pick!*
*AN ILA Notable Book for a Global Society!* "A critical compilation
of stories from unaccompanied Central American teen refugees who
make tremendous sacrifices to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. This
essential volume is deserving of more than one read." --Kirkus
Reviews, starred review "Villalobos amplifies the voices of the
young refugees mired in the current immigration crisis in this
accessibly written collection. From the fear of gang violence to
the hopefulness of family reunions, the stories, some of which are
interconnected, demonstrate the complexity and unevenness of the
current immigration and asylum policy. Stories of young refugees
have been dominating the news, and Villalobos' approachable
collection provides readers with varied, nuanced insight into the
issues." --Booklist
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