Drawing on the Central American Immigrant Experience, for teens and adults, from Multcolib | Multnomah County Library

A Graphic Migration Account

by Saade, Ernesto

Graphic Novel - 2024

Ernesto Saade turns a conversation he once had with his cousin Carlos into an illustrated account of Carlos’ journey years ago with his mother as the two ...Show more Ernesto Saade turns a conversation he once had with his cousin Carlos into an illustrated account of Carlos’ journey years ago with his mother as the two left El Salvador and trekked North to meet up with family already in the US. The true-life travails of Carlos show the dangers and risks of making such a journey, deftly illustrated and retold in harrowing detail. Show less

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Una historia más

un relato gráfico de migración

by Saade, Ernesto

Graphic Novel - 2024

Ernesto Saade convierte una conversación que tuvo con su primo Carlos en un relato ilustrado del viaje de Carlos hace años con su madre cuando los dos sal...Show more Ernesto Saade convierte una conversación que tuvo con su primo Carlos en un relato ilustrado del viaje de Carlos hace años con su madre cuando los dos salieron de El Salvador y caminaron hacia el norte para reunirse con su familia ya en los Estados Unidos. Show less

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Illegal Cargo

by Mora, Augusto

Graphic Novel - 2020

Widower José Sendero from El Salvador leaves his country on the hope of finding his daughter Helena, who went missing somewhere in the suburbs of Mexico C...Show more Widower José Sendero from El Salvador leaves his country on the hope of finding his daughter Helena, who went missing somewhere in the suburbs of Mexico City in her attempt to head north to California. This fictional story blends elements of Central American folklore of the Siguanaba in a compelling blend of the real and the supernatural. Show less

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Rendez-vous in Phoenix

by Sandoval, Tony

Graphic Novel - 2016

When Tony Sandoval decides to leave home in Northwest Mexico to be with his girlfriend in Portland, he attempts several times to smuggle himself across th...Show more When Tony Sandoval decides to leave home in Northwest Mexico to be with his girlfriend in Portland, he attempts several times to smuggle himself across the US/Mexico border with varying levels of success. The realistic depictions of the harsh landscape mix with a touch of magical realism when Tony discovers that his pen, the tool he uses to write comics, has given him superpowers to finally succeed. Show less

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Through Fences

by Aldama, Frederick Luis

Graphic Novel - 2024

A collection of short comics that follows the ups and downs of Latino kids and young adults in San Ysidro, Calexico, McAllen, and back and forth across th...Show more A collection of short comics that follows the ups and downs of Latino kids and young adults in San Ysidro, Calexico, McAllen, and back and forth across the US/Mexico border, touching on immigration, detainment, policing, sexuality, racism, and violence. Though fictionalized, these seven vignettes provide a realistic look at life on the border. Show less

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Frontera

by Anta, Julio

Graphic Novel - 2023

When Mateo makes the dangerous journey through the Sonoran Desert to cross the US/Mexico border, a ghost named Guillermo offers to be his supernatural gui...Show more When Mateo makes the dangerous journey through the Sonoran Desert to cross the US/Mexico border, a ghost named Guillermo offers to be his supernatural guide in the harsh trek, helping Mateo avoid the Border Patrol and the deadly Sonoran fauna. Real world struggles with some paranormal fantasy elements make this for an interesting tale of border crossing. Show less

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Home

Vol. 1

by Anta, Julio

Graphic Novel - 2021

A heart-clenching story of a young Guatemalan immigrant boy who gets separated from his mom at the U.S. border and who unexpectedly discovers his superhum...Show more A heart-clenching story of a young Guatemalan immigrant boy who gets separated from his mom at the U.S. border and who unexpectedly discovers his superhuman abilities as he flees from Federal Government officers. This graphic novel explores what would happen if a world had super-heroes whose efforts to assist the undocumented put them on watch lists and made them out to be public enemies of the state. Show less

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Brownstone

by Teer, Samuel

Graphic Novel - 2024

14-year-old Almudena is dropped off by her single mom to spend the summer with Xavier, the estranged Guatemalan father she never knew who is remodeling a ...Show more 14-year-old Almudena is dropped off by her single mom to spend the summer with Xavier, the estranged Guatemalan father she never knew who is remodeling a brownstone in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. While not exactly a border-crossing tale, Xavier's backstory eventually explains the decisions he made to leave his beloved Guatemala and why he was not a part of Almudena's life growing up. Show less

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Twin Cities

by Pimienta, Jose

Graphic Novel - 2022

When twins Luis and Luisa start attending two different middle schools in Mexico and across the border in Calexico, California their close bond is tested ...Show more When twins Luis and Luisa start attending two different middle schools in Mexico and across the border in Calexico, California their close bond is tested while they struggle with new experiences, making friends, navigating familiar pressure, and forging their own identities. This slice of life realistic fiction highlights the realities of of living on a border town. Show less

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Mexikid

A Graphic Memoir

by Martin, Pedro

Graphic Novel - 2023

A family road trip from the U.S. to Mexico to bring back the legendary abuelo (grandpa) leads Pedro, one of the youngest siblings of nine, to find his &qu...Show more A family road trip from the U.S. to Mexico to bring back the legendary abuelo (grandpa) leads Pedro, one of the youngest siblings of nine, to find his "grito"! Heartwarming and hilarious, this cute book is sure to make you appreciate your family. Show less

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Mexikid en español

by Martin, Pedro

Graphic Novel - 2023

Un viaje familiar por carretera desde los Estados Unidos a México para traer de vuelta al legendario abuelo lleva a Pedro, uno de los hermanos menores de nueve, a encontrar su "grito". Un viaje familiar por carretera desde los Estados Unidos a México para traer de vuelta al legendario abuelo lleva a Pedro, uno de los hermanos menores de nueve, a encontrar su "grito". Show less

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¡Ay, Mija!

My Bilingual Summer in Mexico

by Suggs, Christine

Graphic Novel - 2023

A bilingual story of sixteen-year-old Christine who begins to understand their mixed heritage during their first solo trip to Mexico where initially they ...Show more A bilingual story of sixteen-year-old Christine who begins to understand their mixed heritage during their first solo trip to Mexico where initially they struggled with the language, connecting with family, and their own identity. Chrisitine's touching story will surely resonate with readers who don't feel quite like they fit in anywhere. Show less

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Solito

A Memoir

by Zamora, Javier

Book - 2022

This recounting of the author's journey from El Salvador to the U.S. as a nine year old is Multnomah County Library's Everybody Reads title for 2025. Learn more at multcolib.org/reads This recounting of the author's journey from El Salvador to the U.S. as a nine year old is Multnomah County Library's Everybody Reads title for 2025. Learn more at multcolib.org/reads Show less

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