Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America
by Margarita Longoria
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*"This superb anthology of short stories, comics, and poems is fresh, funny, and full of authentic YA voices revealing what it means to be Mexican American . . . Not to be missed."--SLC, starred review
*"Superlative . . . A memorable collection." --Booklist, starred review
*"Voices reach out from the pages of this anthology . . . It will make a lasting impression on all readers." --SLJ, starred review
Twenty stand-alone short stories, essays, poems, and more from celebrated and award-winning authors make up this YA anthology that explores the Mexican American experience.
With works by Francisco X. Stork, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, David Bowles, Rubén Degollado, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Diana L³pez, Xavier Garza, Trinidad Gonzales, Alex Temblador, Aida Salazar, Guadalupe Ruiz-Flores, Sylvia S¡nchez Garza, Dominic Carrillo, Angela Cervantes, Carolyn Dee Flores, René Salda±a Jr., Justine Narro, Daniel Garca Ord¡z, and Anna Meriano.
In this mixed-media collection of short stories, personal essays, poetry, and comics, this celebrated group of authors share the borders they have crossed, the struggles they have pushed through, and the two cultures they continue to navigate as Mexican Americans. Living Beyond Borders is at once an eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and hopeful love letter from the Mexican American community to today's young readers.
A powerful exploration of what it means to be Mexican American.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780593204979
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Margarita Longoria
- Publisher
- Viking Books for Young Readers
- Published Date
- August 17, 2021
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 224
- Physical Info
- 8.3 in L x 5.5 in W (0.75 lb)
5/5 for general reading. I love the mix of texts and there’s beautiful stuff in here from YA to adult. My only caution is that there’s some sexuality and mental health issues that may trigger some people.
My wife read it and said it was good and she gave it 5 stars.
I was not born and raised in the US, nor am I Mexican descent, I still can feel the emotions conveyed by these powerful words. Great read!
Good book, as described, thank you!
Love this book! I’m a first generation Latina growing up in the US, and I found myself relating to so many of these stories. They’re heartfelt, they hustle and work hard for everything they’ve accomplished. These individuals are incredibly inspiring for sharing their stories. Definitely recommend.
