Book Title: MY SHOES AND I: CROSSING THREE BORDERS / MIS ZAPATOS Y YO: CRUZANDO TRES FRONTERAS
Book Description: René—with his new shoes—and his father set off on the long journey to meet his mother in the United States. The trip is difficult. They take buses and walk across El Salvador, into Guatemala and then into Mexico. His brand-new shoes lose their shine, turning dirty and gray. When holes appear on the soles of his shoes, his father won’t let him give up. Sharing his own experiences, Colato Laínez’s moving bilingual picture book brings to life the experiences of many children who make the arduous journey from Central America to the United States in search of a better life.
