Pilgrim Codex
Vivian Mansour, illustrated by Emmanuel Valtierra, Carlos Rodríguez Cortez
The Vargas Ramírez family travels north from Mexico toward the United States in an immigration story shaped by Mesoamerican mythology. They journey by bus, van, and on foot, eventually reaching the Rio Grande. Along the way, the family moves through mythically named landscapes while facing gunmen, coyotes, and darkness. The book’s illustrations draw on ancient Mexican Aztec codices, connecting the family’s dangerous journey with a visual tradition from Mexico.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
