A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez written by Maria Dolores Águila provides an intensely emotional look into the events leading up to the 1931 court battle in which twelve-year-old Roberto Alvarez stood up against racism and school segregation in Lemon Grove, CA. This historical novel in verse unequivocally shines a light on issues of discrimination and inequity that to this day undermine human rights in the United States. Reading this novel is a challenge and inspiration to not fall into apathy when confronted with injustice, but to remember that each individual plays a role in shaping the narrative of our time. Continue reading →