A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book
A NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts
The moving poems in this timely, bilingual book for young readers are
written in both Spanish and English and are told from the point of view
of Jorge, a young immigrant from Mexico who struggles to make a new life
in a new country. Poignant and powerful, this award-winning title is a
thought-provoking choice to share with children at home or in the
classroom, and is an ideal book for children who are learning a new
language or navigating between languages.
Jorge is trying to learn the ways of his new country on the other side
of the river from his home in Mexico. He wants to fit in at school, but
he doesn't want to forget his homeland. His family is still doing things
as if they're in their old country, but Jorge is curious to find out
everything he can about his new country. Learning a new language,
getting a library card, taking tests, and making friends are challenges
for Jorge. And just when Jorge finds a new friend in Tim, his life
changes once again. Author Jane Medina and illustrator Fabricio Vanden
Broeck bring Jorge to life in this timeless, accessible tale.