Danilo Was Here
Tamika Burgess
Set in Panamá during the 1989 U.S. invasion, this novel follows Danilo, a talented young baseball player. The invasion destroys his neighborhood and leaves him weighing family responsibilities against his own hopes. His ability on the field offers him a chance to travel to California, where he hopes to look for his absent father. Danilo must decide how to respond when his dreams and family needs pull him in different directions.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
