Immigrant Stories: Life Along the Border

These stories convey the complexity of life along the U.S. border with Mexico, from the sacrifices that parents make in leaving their home behind for a new life to the separation of mixed-status families.
Some of the families depicted have the means to cross with immigration papers; others do not. With or without papers, however, these stories are based on true life experiences of the authors, their family members, or their students.
We recommend educator discretion in selecting books for class discussion.
Classroom guides
Classroom guides are available for the following titles:
- From North to South (Lee and Low)
- Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote (Book Américas Award)
Books for young adults
To see related titles for older readers, take a look at Immigration Stories for Young Adults: Crossing the Border.