Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna

2022 Pura Belpré Honor Book NYPL Best Book of 2021 Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection NPR Best Book of 2021 Based on a true story, the tale of one girl's perilous journey to cross the U.S. border and lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution. "Wrenching debut about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on." —Booklist, starred review "Blazes bright, gripping readers until the novel's last page." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Vital and perilous and hopeful." —Alan