Bibliograph

Type

Label

Someone like me, how one undocumented girl fought for her American dream, Julissa Arce

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

For ages 10 and up

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Someone like me

Oclc number

1019617753

Responsibility statement

Julissa Arce

Sub title

how one undocumented girl fought for her American dream

Summary

"Julissa Arce explores her days in Mexico separated from her parents and her daily fears while growing up undocumented in Texas"--, Provided by publisherSocial justice advocate and author Julissa Arce tells about her journey to belong in America while growing up undocumented in TexasA remarkable true story from social justice advocate and national bestselling author Julissa Arce about her journey to belong in America while growing up undocumented in Texas. Born in the picturesque town of Taxco, Mexico, Julissa Arce was left behind for months at a time with her two sisters, a nanny, and her grandma while her parents worked tirelessly in America in hopes of building a home and providing a better life for their children. That is, until her parents brought Julissa to Texas to live with them. From then on, Julissa secretly lived as an undocumented immigrant, went on to become a scholarship winner and an honors college graduate, and climbed the ladder to become a vice president at Goldman Sachs. This moving, at times heartbreaking, but always inspiring story will show young readers that anything is possible. Julissa's story provides a deep look into the little-understood world of a new generation of undocumented immigrants in the United States today'kids who live next door, sit next to you in class, or may even be one of your best friends

Target audience

juvenile

Classification