Una Nueva Ciudad, Un Nuevo Hogar / A New City, A New Home

Written by Elías David
Illustrated by Claudia Delgadillo
Published by Arte Público Press - Piñata Books

One day, a young boy learns he and his parents are moving all the way from Mexico to Texas. His dad tells him there are lots of fun things to do in Houston, like visiting the Museum of Natural Science and the Space Center. But that night he has nightmares about dinosaurs trampling the city and Martians landing in backyards and schools. He doesn’t want to move away from his grandparents! The next morning, his father reassures him that they can keep in touch with family and friends via video calls. Moving away doesn’t mean they’ll never see each other again!

Soon the family has packed its belongings and starts the long drive. They make their way through the never-ending line of cars at the international bridge, sing songs while crossing the Texas countryside and finally arrive in Houston, where giant buildings light up the night sky. Outside on the balcony of his new home, the boy waves to passing neighbors and realizes: “This city looks like a great adventure that I can’t wait to start!”