First published 2017
Alone and undocumented, Javier flees the violence of El Salvador, risking everything for a chance at a better life in the United States. Traversing treacherous borders and evading the ever-present threat of la migra, his resilience is tested at every turn. But Javier's dreams of reuniting with his parents, who made the crossing years before, fuel his determination to succeed against all odds.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: El Salvador, United States
Period: 21st-century
94 pages · Paperback · Copper Canyon Press
Content warnings: violence