The Crossroads
Alexandra Diaz
After Jaime Rivera crosses from Mexico into the United States, he hopes the hardest part of his journey is behind him. Instead, he must begin at a new school while struggling to speak English and to make sense of an unfamiliar place. Jaime tries to remain hopeful about the possibilities he associates with America, yet he finds it difficult to think of this new country as home. The story follows his transition as he navigates migration, language, and belonging.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
