Living Beyond Borders
Growing up Mexican in America
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4.5 • 2 Ratings
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Publisher Description
*"This superb anthology of short stories, comics, and poems is fresh, funny, and full of authentic YA voices revealing what it means to be Mexican American . . . Not to be missed."--SLC, starred review
*"Superlative . . . A memorable collection." --Booklist, starred review
*"Voices reach out from the pages of this anthology . . . It will make a lasting impression on all readers." --SLJ, starred review
Twenty stand-alone short stories, essays, poems, and more from celebrated and award-winning authors make up this YA anthology that explores the Mexican American experience.
With works by Francisco X. Stork, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, David Bowles, Rubén Degollado, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Diana López, Xavier Garza, Trinidad Gonzales, Alex Temblador, Aida Salazar, Guadalupe Ruiz-Flores, Sylvia Sánchez Garza, Dominic Carrillo, Angela Cervantes, Carolyn Dee Flores, René Saldaña Jr., Justine Narro, Daniel García Ordáz, and Anna Meriano.
In this mixed-media collection of short stories, personal essays, poetry, and comics, this celebrated group of authors share the borders they have crossed, the struggles they have pushed through, and the two cultures they continue to navigate as Mexican Americans. Living Beyond Borders is at once an eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and hopeful love letter from the Mexican American community to today's young readers.
A powerful exploration of what it means to be Mexican American.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this enriching anthology, editor Longoria opens with an impassioned note, sharing how she wants each contribution "to educate others and celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of the Mexican American culture." Featuring a diverse array of short stories, personal essays, poems, and comics from 19 creators of Mexican American descent, the collection invites readers to "see a side of life, inside culture, that is not often portrayed in the media." Though each offering has merit individually, the anthology's kaleidoscopic range of identities and viewpoints shines especially bright. Third-person short stories center queer teens grappling with identity and attraction in "The Body by the Canal" by David Bowles and "Coco Chamoy y Chango" by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, while expressive b&w comics focus on Mexican storytelling and myth in "Tell Me a Story/Dime un cuento" and "La Llorona Isn't Real" by Xavier Garza. Vivid, emotionally rich imagery distinguishes first-person poems "Ode to My Papi" by Guadalupe García McCall and "La Migra" by René Saldaña. Longoria's careful curation imbues a fuller understanding of Mexican American experiences. Ages 12–up.
