Theme: border crossing

An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio

A collection of stories captures the lives of different teenagers growing up in the barrio, including Rita, who goes to live with her grandparents in Puerto Rico; Luis, who spends his days working at his father’s junkyard; and Sandra, who tries to rediscover her natural Latino beauty.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Realistic Fiction, Short Stories, United States of America, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment