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Starred Review on September 5, 2025 | Spanish - Nonfiction
Gr 3–7—This memoir will appeal to readers who seek a tale about finding strength in family when times get tough. Early chapters demonstrate how five-year-old Luis's older siblings and cousins are making their way in Mexico while he waits his turn—until Mami and Papi's business collapses and hard choices need to be made. The narrative takes off when Luis's father leaves Mexico to forge a new path and his absence is deeply felt. Luis gradually ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

