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Borderlands and the Mexican American Story

By David Dorado Romo

By David Dorado Romo

By David Dorado Romo

By David Dorado Romo

By David Dorado Romo

By David Dorado Romo

By David Dorado Romo
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By David Dorado Romo
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Aug 20, 2024 | ISBN 9780593567753 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Aug 20, 2024 | 392 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About Borderlands and the Mexican American Story

    Until now, you’ve only heard one side of the story, about migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Here’s the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective.

    A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A National Council of Teachers of English Honor Book

    The Mexican American story is usually carefully presented as a story of immigrants: migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Their culture and practices shaped the Southwestern part of this country, in spite of relentless attempts by white colonizers and settlers to erase them.

    From missions and the Alamo to muralists, revolutionaries, and teen activists, this is the true story of the Mexican American experience.


    The Race to the Truth series tells the true history of America from the perspective of different communities. These books correct common falsehoods and celebrate underrepresented heroes and achievements. They encourage readers to ask questions and to approach new information thoughtfully. Check out the other books in the series: Colonization and the Wampanoag Story, Slavery and the African American Story, and Exclusion and the Chinese American Story.

    About Borderlands and the Mexican American Story

    Until now, you’ve only heard one side of the story, about migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Here’s the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective.

    A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A National Council of Teachers of English Honor Book

    The Mexican American story is usually carefully presented as a story of immigrants: migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Their culture and practices shaped the Southwestern part of this country, in spite of relentless attempts by white colonizers and settlers to erase them.

    From missions and the Alamo to muralists, revolutionaries, and teen activists, this is the true story of the Mexican American experience.


    The Race to the Truth series tells the true history of America from the perspective of different communities. These books correct common falsehoods and celebrate underrepresented heroes and achievements. They encourage readers to ask questions and to approach new information thoughtfully. Check out the other books in the series: Colonization and the Wampanoag Story, Slavery and the African American Story, and Exclusion and the Chinese American Story.

    About Borderlands and the Mexican American Story

    Until now, you’ve only heard one side of the story, about migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Here’s the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective.

    A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A National Council of Teachers of English Honor Book

    The Mexican American story is usually carefully presented as a story of immigrants: migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Their culture and practices shaped the Southwestern part of this country, in spite of relentless attempts by white colonizers and settlers to erase them.

    From missions and the Alamo to muralists, revolutionaries, and teen activists, this is the true story of the Mexican American experience.


    The Race to the Truth series tells the true history of America from the perspective of different communities. These books correct common falsehoods and celebrate underrepresented heroes and achievements. They encourage readers to ask questions and to approach new information thoughtfully. Check out the other books in the series: Colonization and the Wampanoag Story, Slavery and the African American Story, and Exclusion and the Chinese American Story.

    About Borderlands and the Mexican American Story

    Until now, you’ve only heard one side of the story, about migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Here’s the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective.

    A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A National Council of Teachers of English Honor Book

    The Mexican American story is usually carefully presented as a story of immigrants: migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Their culture and practices shaped the Southwestern part of this country, in spite of relentless attempts by white colonizers and settlers to erase them.

    From missions and the Alamo to muralists, revolutionaries, and teen activists, this is the true story of the Mexican American experience.


    The Race to the Truth series tells the true history of America from the perspective of different communities. These books correct common falsehoods and celebrate underrepresented heroes and achievements. They encourage readers to ask questions and to approach new information thoughtfully. Check out the other books in the series: Colonization and the Wampanoag Story, Slavery and the African American Story, and Exclusion and the Chinese American Story.

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    About David Dorado Romo

    David Dorado Romo is a writer, translator, musician, and historian from the American southwest. He is a “fronterizo,” a person who grew up and lived on the border between the United States and Mexico. Steeped in the fronterizo spirit that strongly defines

    … More about David Dorado Romo

    About David Dorado Romo

    David Dorado Romo is a writer, translator, musician, and historian from the American southwest. He is a “fronterizo,” a person who grew up and lived on the border between the United States and Mexico. Steeped in the fronterizo spirit that strongly defines

    … More about David Dorado Romo

    About David Dorado Romo

    David Dorado Romo is a writer, translator, musician, and historian from the American southwest. He is a “fronterizo,” a person who grew up and lived on the border between the United States and Mexico. Steeped in the fronterizo spirit that strongly defines

    … More about David Dorado Romo

    About David Dorado Romo

    David Dorado Romo is a writer, translator, musician, and historian from the American southwest. He is a “fronterizo,” a person who grew up and lived on the border between the United States and Mexico. Steeped in the fronterizo spirit that strongly defines

    … More about David Dorado Romo

    Product Details

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

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Aug 20, 2024 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593567753

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

    Hardcover | $12.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Aug 20, 2024 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593567760

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

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Aug 20, 2024 | 352 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593567777

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

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 20, 2024 | 392 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780593865927

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    Praise

    ★ ”A powerful must-read for students of North American history.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    ★ “A comprehensive and revelatory volume. This fills in gaps and turns history on its head. An absolute must for nonfiction collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “[An] insightful overview of Mexican American history.” —Booklist

    Awards

    NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children HONOR 2025

    Junior Library Guild Selection AWARD

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