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“Containing colorful illustrations by Diana Zela that contrast country life with city living, this bilingual picture book accompanies a young girl who moves with her family to a new country. She appreciates where she comes from but also enjoys her new home. Ultimately, Rocío realizes that she can be two things at the same time. “I am a girl from Mexico and North America.””

—Publisher

Una Niña Migrante / A Migrant Girl

Written by Erika Said
Illustrated by Diana Zela
Published by Piñata Books

Rocío is a Mexican girl who was born in a small town with a beach. But one day, her dad decided to move his family. “Pack your bags. We’re going to the States to have a better life.”

In short, poetic prose, Rocío remembers the journey and compares her new life to the one in her village. “I live in an apartment building with lots of neighbors. I used to live on a ranch with cows and chicks.” In Los Angeles, she and her parents take the bus to go places, but in Mexico they walked or rode bikes—or even a horse! In school, she speaks English and eats lunch in the cafeteria. In addition to the delicious food her mom cooks, Rocío loves to eat hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries with ketchup!

Primary ISBN: 9798893750201
Publication Date: October 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: Mexico, United States (Los Angeles CA)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

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

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