pickA powerful story of a teenage refugee from Guatemala. When gangs start to take over his town, Manuelito's parents fear for his safety and hire a coyote to take him to the United States. This graphic novel covers his journey to the U.S. where he seeks asylum and how he was treated while in the U.S.. Though simply written and it makes a complex topic understandable to a young reader. Thank you to #NetGalley and #Annickpress for the review copy.
so-soLife in East Germany in the early 1980s is not easy for most people, but for Lena, it‘s particularly hard. Her uncle whom loved most disappeared without a trace and everyone who knew him said he didn't exist. What's happening?
It was an OK read for me. The plot did better than the characterization. The Afterword is a must-read though! Full review: https://bit.ly/2OFxnto #thehouseofonethousandeyes #annickpress #eARC #netgalley #michellebarker
