Description: This side-by-side bilingual collection of graphic memoirs by Latino youth immigrants not only builds connections across language, but also breaks down barriers and expands hope. Their book is an opportunity to hear directly from youth who are often in the headlines but whose stories don't get told in full. Spanish/English edition.
Brief description: The authors of this collection are members of the Latino Youth Leadership Council of the Latin American Youth Center in Washington, DC. This group of teen immigrants from Central America and the Caribbean are dedicated to promoting cross-cultural understanding and social justice in their community. The book was produced through a collaboration with Shout Mouse Press, a nonprofit writing program and publishing house for unheard voices. Learn more at shoutmousepress.org
Review Quotes:
"Courage is what strikes me most about this collection of artwork and writing... These young authors - and the thousands like them who are caught in this crisis - offer us their honesty to help us understand more fully what is at stake. I applaud their courage. I celebrate their resilience. I am, in fact, in awe of all that they are. And I am proud to stand with them." -- Meg Medina