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Silenced Voices: Reclaiming Memories from the Guatemalan Genocide: A Graphic Novel

Pablo Leon, illustrated by Pablo Leon

This intergenerational graphic novel connects a family in Maryland in 2013 with Guatemala in 1982. Brothers Jose and Charlie know little about their mother Clara’s earlier life until Jose asks about a genocide trial. Clara eventually recounts her childhood during the Guatemalan Civil War, when violence reached her village and separated her from her sister Elena. The story draws on historical research and the creator’s experiences as a Guatemalan immigrant.

This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
600L
ATOS Book Level
3.9
AR Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
AR Points
2.0
Word Count
11249
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
O
Themes
Cultural Heritage · Family · History · Immigration And Migration · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperAlley
Published
September 2, 2025
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780063223554
Language
English
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