Discover Courage in This Emigration Study (Ages 5-8) "…a wonderful book for kids of all cultures." ― Edward James Olmos , Academy-award winning actor in films such as Coco, Selena, Stand and Deliver, and Blade Runner #1 New Release in Children's Mexico Books Based on a true story, Luz channels his inner bravery to come to America. All alone, he must face natural disasters and sacrifice everything to have a better life. Learn bravery and independence with Luz. Luz stays strong on his journey by thinking of his family. His tale is truly a powerful representation of immigration and determination. His real-life adventure across the border will ignite hope in the hearts of every child that reads this short Spanish story. Enjoy vivid illustrations on every page. In this easy book to read, get lost in the beautiful Mexican mountains and valleys on Luz’s journey. Your thoughts will become Luz’s and his dreams will become your dreams. You will be cheering him on every step of the way in this short Spanish story. Inside, you’ll find: A diverse kids book with inspiring cute drawings - A daring children’s fiction story on one boy’s courage through Mexico - Insight into the various people who come to America The Boy from Mexico is an educational book for kids, and it makes the perfect gift for kids. This timeless book is packed with many valuable lessons about topics like determination; get your copy today and share it with the whole family! If you liked The Proudest Blue , Fry Bread , or Dreamers , you’ll love The Boy from Mexico . "The Boy from Mexico is a wonderful book for kids of all cultures." ― Edward James Olmos , Academy-award winning actor in films such as Coco, Selena, Stand and Deliver, and Blade Runner I created this series to inspire children to tell their own family stories. I grew up hearing about Jorge Dennis-Flores and his border crosing and the sacrifices that came along with it. Our stories are powerful and I would NOT be who I am today without Jorge and my Great Grandmother Adela Valenzuela-Alcocha crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Edward Andrés Dennis is a Mexican-American Author/Illustrator with Tohono O'odham and Guarijio roots. Before becoming an Author Edward worked as a Special Education teacher in inner city Phoenix at PESD #1. His background in education laid the foundation for his desire to pursue children's literature. Edward is the son of farmworkers and immigrants. His books revolve around his Great Grandfather's Jorge Dennis-Flores and Luz Martinez-Alvarez. Edward has worked for Disney, Shimano, Giant bicycles, Toyota and many other companies as a freelance artist. He works closely with UFW Foundation and many other organizations that help advance Latino progress. He's been featured on CNN, Telemundo, TV Azteca, ABC, NBC and many more news outlets. Edward resides in the Sonoran Desert where he enjoys cycling and hiking.