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Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Madison program. Reading the book is not required to join the conversation. To request the discussion link, contact: wilpfmadison@gmail.com.

A Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winner (among many accolades)

“Thinking her family is safe because they have a “petition…to fly free,” Betita is devastated when her dad is taken away by ICE. Without their father, the lives of the Quinteros, already full of fear and uncertainty, are further derailed when they make the small mistake of missing a highway exit. Salazar’s verse novel presents contemporary issues such as “zero tolerance” policies, internalized racism, and mass deportations through Betita’s innocent and hopeful eyes, making the complex topics easy to understand through passionate, lyrical verses. An emotional and powerful story with soaring poetry. – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Salazar’s lyrical verse fashions empowerment out of indignity and suffering, creating a stirring and accessible, all-too-timely story.” – Publisher’s Weekly, starred review

Other resources:

(1) Salazar’s Jane Addams Children’s Book Award acceptance speech; 
(2) Collection of author interviews, teaching resources for the book, and more;
(3) Authors Website:  http://www.aidasalazar.com/