Description
Juan, and undocumented worker, risks everything when he stands up for himself and the rest of his community! Juan grew up in Mexico working in the fields to help provide for his family. To make ends meet, he enters the United States and becomes and becomes an undocumented worker. He finds a place to live in a poor and neglected neighborhood and works hard to send money home. Though he is able to get a job as a busboy at a restaurant, he is severely undercompensated–he receives less than half of minimum wage! Surely, there is a better life to be had.
Through his stylized artwork and by reinterpreting the ancient Mixtec codices using an accordion-fold format, Tonatiuh brings to life the story of Juan and the many other undocumented workers in America who work hard and make a positive contribution to society. Best for readers 14 years old and up this accordion style book is great for seeing the broader picture of the life of an undocumented farmworker through continuous visual narrative and stunning storytelling.
6.5in x 10.75in
