34 min
47. Frederick Luis Aldama ~ Brown Lives, Border Struggles Latino Book Chat
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In “Through Fences”, Frederick Luis Aldama and illustrator Oscar Garza weave a poignant tapestry of life in the US–Mexico borderlands. The stories follow Latino kids and young adults as they navigate the challenges of living near the border. From a young girl lost in a forbidding new place to a TikTok influencer grappling with COVID, each character’s perspective sheds light on the perils of being brown in this complex region. The graphic novel is visually striking and emotionally impactful, offering a modern-day twist on the borderland experience.
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In “Through Fences”, Frederick Luis Aldama and illustrator Oscar Garza weave a poignant tapestry of life in the US–Mexico borderlands. The stories follow Latino kids and young adults as they navigate the challenges of living near the border. From a young girl lost in a forbidding new place to a TikTok influencer grappling with COVID, each character’s perspective sheds light on the perils of being brown in this complex region. The graphic novel is visually striking and emotionally impactful, offering a modern-day twist on the borderland experience.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latino-book-chat/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latino-book-chat/support
34 min