Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up in America (English)
Description
Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America, edited by Margarita Longoria, is a vibrant YA anthology of twenty short stories, poems, essays, and comics about family, identity, and finding your voice. With contributions from celebrated authors including Francisco X. Stork, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, David Bowles, Angela Cervantes, René Saldaña Jr., and more, the collection moves from laugh‑out‑loud moments to heart‑tugging reflections—always centering the Mexican American experience.
Perfect for teen readers and classroom discussion, the book has earned starred reviews from School Library Connection, Booklist, and School Library Journal for its freshness, authenticity, and range.
Key Features
- Mixed‑media anthology: Twenty stand‑alone works—stories, personal essays, poetry, and comics.
- Notable contributors: Francisco X. Stork, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, David Bowles, Rubén Degollado, e.E. Charlton‑Trujillo, Diana López, Xavier Garza, Aida Salazar, Anna Meriano, and others.
- Reading level: Ages 12+ (Grades 7 & Up); Lexile 880L.
Why Choose This Book
- True‑to‑life voices: Honest, funny, and moving perspectives that resonate with teens and adults.
- Flexible for programs: Stand‑alone pieces support whole‑class reads, lit circles, and book clubs.
- Representation matters: Centers Mexican American stories across genres and moods.
Who It’s For Click or tap to expand
- Teens (Grades 7–12) and adult crossover readers of contemporary YA.
- Book clubs, libraries, and community programs celebrating Latinx/Chicanx stories.
- Educators seeking short, high‑engagement texts for discussion and writing prompts.
Key Themes Click or tap to expand
- Identity and belonging; bilingual/bicultural life; family and friendship
- School, community, and resilience; borders seen and unseen
- Humor, hope, and everyday courage
For Educators Click or tap to expand
- Course fit: ELA 7–12, Ethnic Studies, Advisory/SEL, Bilingual/Heritage Spanish (paired texts).
- Teaching ideas: Narrative snapshot essays; poetry–comics pairings; identity maps; small‑group author studies.
- Reading data: Lexile 880L; Ages 12+; Grade 7 & Up.
Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up in America (English)
Sale price$17.00 CAD
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Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up in America (English)
Sale price$17.00 CAD