Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It’s close–just down the street from his school–and it’s a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they’re greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies.
- ISBN: 9780593111048
- Author: Bowles, David
- Illustrator: Meza, Erika
- Published: 2021 , Kokila
- Themes: City and town life, Emigration and immigration, Fathers and sons, Mexican Americans
- Descriptors: Americas, Latinx in US, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 40