My Two Border Towns (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593111048)

A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close--just down the street from his school--and it's a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they're greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with T卲 Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies.

My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, with stunning watercolor illustrations by Erika Meza, is the loving story of a father and son's weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Available in English and Spanish.

Author: David Bowles
ISBN-10: 0593111044
ISBN-13: 9780593111048
Publisher: Kokila
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2021
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 11.30h x 9.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513588 / My Two Border Towns


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/21/2021
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2021 pg. 70
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2021
Booklist 08/01/2021
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style