From North to South / Del Norte al Sur
From North to South / Del Norte al Sur
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From North to South / Del Norte al Sur

Written by René Colato Laínez & illustrated by Joe Cepeda
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5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
AD640L
Lexile measure
May 1, 2014
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Bilingual English/Spanish. This nuanced picture book tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation and deportation. Near the border, the cars began to move very slowly. Papá, go fast. I want to see Mamá, I said.José loves helping Mamá in the garden outside their home in California. But when Mamá is sent back to Mexico for not having proper papers, José and his Papá face an uncertain future. What will it be like to visit Mamá in Tijuana? When will Mamá be able to come home?Award-winning children’s book author René Colato Laínez tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation with exquisite tenderness. René is donating a portion of his royalties to El Centro Madre Assunta, a refuge for women and children who are waiting to be reunited with their families up north. Joe Cepeda’s bright and engaging illustrations bring this story of hope to vivid life.

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Americaimmigration and emigrationMexicospanishfamilysocial themes

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780892393046
    Publication Date
    May 1, 2014
    Publisher
    Lee Low Books
    Original Publication Date
    August 17, 2010
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2010000462
    Lexile® Level
    AD640L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.1

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