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…a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border.

My Two Border Towns (Wonderbook Edition)

Written by David Bowles and Oscar Emmanuel Fabela (Narrator)
Illustrated by Erika Meza
Published by Penguin Random House

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It’s close—just down the street from his school—and it’s a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they’re greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies.

My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, with illustrations by Erika Meza, is the loving story of a father and son’s weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Primary ISBN: 9781669666356
Publication Date: December 2022
Available As: Wonderbook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: Mexico, United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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