Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos

Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos

<p><strong>A <em>Kirkus </em>Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A Los Angeles Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A 2017 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children’s Literature Honor Book * A <em>Booklist</em> Top 10 Diverse Fiction for Older and Middle Readers * CCBC Choices Pick of 2018 * CBC Notable in Social Studies *</strong></p><p><strong>"Beautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed.” (<em>Booklist</em> starred review)</strong></strong></p><p>Acclaimed author and Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacre’s beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States.</p><p>In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her father’s burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the older sister’s immigration status, and more.</p><p>Turn the pages to experience life through the eyes of these boys and girls whose families originally hail from many different countries; see their hardships, celebrate their victories, and come away with a better understanding of what it means to be Latino in the U.S. today.</p>