Us, in Progress

Written & illustrated by Lulu Delacre

Discover the diverse lives of young Latinos in the U.S. through their struggles and triumphs.

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256 pages· 30,633 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Meet young Latinos navigating life in the U.S., from a girl facing surprises at her father's burrito truck to sisters striving to change immigration status. Each story reveals unique challenges and victories, offering a window into the diverse experiences of Latino families from various countries. Explore their world, understand their struggles, and celebrate their triumphs in this compelling collection of short stories that captures the essence of being Latino in America today.

From the publisher

“Beautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed.” (Booklist starred review) Acclaimed author and Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacre’s beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States.In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her father’s burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the older sister’s immigration status, and more.Turn the pages to experience life through the eyes of these boys and girls whose families originally hail from many different countries; see their hardships, celebrate their victories, and come away with a better understanding of what it means to be Latino in the U.S. today.A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 A Los Angeles Public Library Best Book of 2017 A 2017 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children’s Literature Honor Book A Booklist Top 10 Diverse Fiction for Older and Middle Readers CCBC Choices Pick of 2018 CBC Notable in Social Studies

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