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Areli Is a Dreamer

A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient

A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient

A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient

A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient

By Areli Morales
Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

By Areli Morales
Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

By Areli Morales
Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

By Areli Morales
Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

By Areli Morales
Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

By Areli Morales
Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

By Areli Morales
Read by Areli Morales

By Areli Morales
Read by Areli Morales

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    About Areli Is a Dreamer

    In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story.

    When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family–and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too.
     
    Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela’s house, filled with cousins and sunshine. Instead, things were busy and fast and noisy. Areli’s limited English came out wrong, and schoolmates accused her of being illegal. But with time, America became her home. And she saw it as a land of opportunity, where millions of immigrants who came before her paved their own paths. She knew she would, too.
     
    This is a moving story–one that resonates with millions of immigrants who make up the fabric of our country–about one girl living in two worlds, a girl whose DACA application was eventually approved and who is now living her American dream.
     
    The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that has provided relief to thousands of undocumented children, referred to as “Dreamers,” who came to the United States as children and call this country home.
     

    About Areli Is a Dreamer

    In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story.

    When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family–and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too.
     
    Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela’s house, filled with cousins and sunshine. Instead, things were busy and fast and noisy. Areli’s limited English came out wrong, and schoolmates accused her of being illegal. But with time, America became her home. And she saw it as a land of opportunity, where millions of immigrants who came before her paved their own paths. She knew she would, too.
     
    This is a moving story–one that resonates with millions of immigrants who make up the fabric of our country–about one girl living in two worlds, a girl whose DACA application was eventually approved and who is now living her American dream.
     
    The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that has provided relief to thousands of undocumented children, referred to as “Dreamers,” who came to the United States as children and call this country home.
     

    About Areli Is a Dreamer

    In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story.

    When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family–and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too.
     
    Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela’s house, filled with cousins and sunshine. Instead, things were busy and fast and noisy. Areli’s limited English came out wrong, and schoolmates accused her of being illegal. But with time, America became her home. And she saw it as a land of opportunity, where millions of immigrants who came before her paved their own paths. She knew she would, too.
     
    This is a moving story–one that resonates with millions of immigrants who make up the fabric of our country–about one girl living in two worlds, a girl whose DACA application was eventually approved and who is now living her American dream.
     
    The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that has provided relief to thousands of undocumented children, referred to as “Dreamers,” who came to the United States as children and call this country home.
     

    About Areli Is a Dreamer

    In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story.

    When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family–and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too.
     
    Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela’s house, filled with cousins and sunshine. Instead, things were busy and fast and noisy. Areli’s limited English came out wrong, and schoolmates accused her of being illegal. But with time, America became her home. And she saw it as a land of opportunity, where millions of immigrants who came before her paved their own paths. She knew she would, too.
     
    This is a moving story–one that resonates with millions of immigrants who make up the fabric of our country–about one girl living in two worlds, a girl whose DACA application was eventually approved and who is now living her American dream.
     
    The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that has provided relief to thousands of undocumented children, referred to as “Dreamers,” who came to the United States as children and call this country home.
     

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books | Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Random House Studio
    Jun 08, 2021 | 40 Pages | 11 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984893994

    Category: Children’s Picture Books | Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Random House Studio
    Jun 08, 2021 | 40 Pages | 11 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984894007

    Category: Children’s Picture Books | Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Random House Studio
    Jun 08, 2021 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984894014

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jun 08, 2021 | 16 Minutes | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593399170

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    Praise

    “A confident, heartfelt story…. Powerful in its cleareyed optimism.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “This beautifully illustrated picture book presents hardships that many undocumented children face when making the journey to America…. Highly recommended.” —Booklist, starred review

    “This book could be used in a social science class highlighting Areli’s capacity to adapt and thrive as she navigates her new environment. It contains an author’s note addressing the fragility of the DACA program and back matter with a glossary defining the Spanish language terms in the story…A moving biographical picture book.” —School Library Journal

    Awards

    ALSC Notable Children’s Books SELECTION 2022

    CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers SELECTION 2022

    Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices SELECTION 2022

    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog SELECTION 2022

    International Literacy Association HONOR 2022

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