A Movie in My Pillow

Written by Jorge Argueta · Illustrated by Elizabeth Gomez

A boy navigates new life in San Francisco, cherishing memories of El Salvador.

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32 pages· 981 words· Est. 9 min read· ~680L

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Bookroo's summary

In San Francisco's Mission District, young Jorgito navigates life between two worlds. His heart holds the vibrant memories of El Salvador's volcanoes and his grandmother's tales, while he embraces the bustling city life. As he transforms from a timid newcomer to a confident city dweller, Jorgito's dreams weave a tapestry of his bicultural identity. What wonders and challenges will he encounter as he balances the beauty of his past with the excitement of his present? Discover the movie in his pillow, where his inner world comes alive in a dance of dreams and reality.

From the publisher

Bilingual English/Spanish. Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn’t forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn’t forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador. In his first collection of poems for children, poet Jorge Argueta evokes the wonder of his childhood in rural El Salvador, a touching relationship with a caring father, and his confusion and delight in his new urban home. We glimpse the richness of Jorgito’s inner world and dreams-the movie in his pillow. Artist Elizabeth Gómez perfectly captures the indigenous beauty of El Salvador, the sadness of the war, and the joy of family reunion in San Francisco. Her paintings, with their brilliant colors and striking details, fill every page with authenticity and charm.