A vivid historical fiction account of the community activism behind San Diego’s Chicano Park—and just one example of the Mexican American community’s rich history of resistance and resilience.

*A One Book, One San Diego Kids selection

Fall in love with a modern fairy tale inspired by a Jewish family memory in this magical picture book by award-winning picture book author Elana K. Arnold.

In the first children’s book to describe the long-forgotten chapter of US history known as Mexican Repatriation, a boy and his family leave their beloved home to avoid being separated by the government.

*Pura Belpre Honor Award-winning book

Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of “the notebook,” an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S.

*Pura Belpre Honor Award-winning book

A moving picture book about the first day of school, layered with themes about the immigrant experience and the universal experience of feeling out of place.

A heartfelt story that explores the aftermath of deportation, I Wish You Knew celebrates the power of connection and empathy among children.

*A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book of 2021

This unflinching and inspiring history of voting rights looks back at the activists who answered equality’s call, working tirelessly to secure the right for all to vote, and it also looks forward to the future and the work that still needs to be done.