From North to South / del Norte Al Sur

Tejas Star Reading List, Texas Library Association (TLA)

Commended Lists - Am?ricas Book Award, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs

International Latino Book Award, Latino Literacy Now

Bilingual English/Spanish. This nuanced picture book tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation and deportation.

Near the border, the cars began to move very slowly. Pap?, go fast. I want to see Mam?, I said.

Jos? loves helping Mam? in the garden outside their home in California. But when Mam? is sent back to Mexico for not having proper papers, Jos? and his Pap? face an uncertain future. What will it be like to visit Mam? in Tijuana? When will Mam? be able to come home?

Award-winning children's book author Ren? Colato La?nez tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation with exquisite tenderness. Ren? is donating a portion of his royalties to El Centro Madre Assunta, a refuge for women and children who are waiting to be reunited with their families up north. Joe Cepeda's bright and engaging illustrations bring this story of hope to vivid life.