Award Winning Children’s and YA Author

“A must-needed wake up call.” —Kirkus starred review

“A heartrending tale of survival against the odds.” —Booklist starred review

“Diaz’s crucial narrative shines a disconcerting light on the plight of children in U.S. detention centers along the southern border.” — Publishers Weekly starred review

Gold Medal International Latino Book Awards

ALA Notable Children’s Books

Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books of the Year

“Diaz paints an insightful, realistic picture of a place that’s filled with opportunity but simultaneously rife with discrimination, […] especially important reading for today’s children.” —Booklist

Parents’ Choice Silver Award

1st place International Latino Book Awards

New Mexico’s Great Read at the National Book Festival

“Powerful and timely,” Booklist starred review

“An important, must-have addition to the growing body of literature with immigrant themes,”        School Library Journal starred review

Pura Belpré Honor

Américas Award Winner 

Southwest Book Awards

ALA Notable Children’s Book

New Mexico-Arizona Book Award finalist; International Latino Book Award 2nd place winner

ALA Rainbow List book; New Mexico-Arizona Book Award finalist

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