Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos
In this short story collection, 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. 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.
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 … A young girl whose day at her father's burrito truck surprises her;
The passionate announcer of a pick-up soccer game, with neighborhood kids versus "techies";
A Texan boy working to overcome the judgments formed by his father's Border Patrol job and his grandfather's prejudices
… and many more young Latinos living in the United States.
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.
| SKU | 116963 |
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| ISBN | 9780062392145 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 256 |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Book Type | Short Stories, Essays & Anthologies |
| Primary Contributor | Lulu Delacre |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |