 In this striking, thoughtful first-person narration, a Mexican boy tells of his journey to the United States with his family as they face many dangers. The uncertainty all illegal immigrants face arouses empathy for the real risks surrounding relevant political issues, namely, migrant journeys taken in hopes of finding work and a better life. This bilingual, codex-style book literally unfolds as the story progresses and offers a straightforward Spanish translation on the reverse side of the English version. Brilliant illustrations in charcoal blacks and greys on amate, bark paper, are reminiscent of pre-Hispanic codices. cc |
| Title: Migrant: The Journey Of A Mexican Worker Author: Jose Manuel Mateo Illustrator: Javier Martinez Pedro Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers Copyright: 2014 Original language: Spanish Translator: Emmy Smith Ready Original title: Migrar Original copyright: 2011 ISBN: 978-1419709579 Hardcover pages: 22 Age range: 8 up Genre: Fiction Book setting: Mexico, United States Author’s residence: Mexico Illustrator’s residence: Mexico Awards: 2015 USBBY Outstanding International Books Grades 6-8, 2012 Bologna Book Fair Horizons’ Book Award Subjects: Central America, Emigration and immigration, Family life, Mexico, Migrant labor, North America |
Migrant: The Journey Of A Mexican Worker
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