My Diary from Here to There / Mi Diario de Aqui Hasta Alla (Dual Eng/Sph) by Amada Irma Perez; Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez
	List Price:   $16.95 Unit Price:   $13.56 You Save:   $3.39 (20%) ISBN-10:   0892391758 ISBN-13:   9780892391752 Publisher:   Lee & Low; Children's Book Press Category:   Spanish Books, Picture Books, Dual Language Pub. Date:   July 2002 Pages:   32 Format:   Hardcover; Cloth over boards Ages:   6 and UP Grades:   2 to 5
Description/Notes
A young girl describes her feelings when her father decides to leave their home in Mexico to look for work in the United States. Amada Irma Perez tells of her family's journey from Mexico to the U.S. On the journey and upon arrival, she takes solace in her journal which reminds her that she is the same person no matter where she lives. A portrait of family togetherness and self-awareness, this book is touching and inspirational. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc. This English/Spanish story begins as young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to Los Angeles where greater opportunity awaits. As she and her family journey north, Amada records in her diary her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States. Full-color illustrations. One night young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to Los Angeles where greater opportunity awaits. As she and her family journey north, Amada records in her diary her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States. Amada learns that with her family’s love and a belief in herself, she can make any journey and triumph over any change — here, there, anywhere.