P&P Live! Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo- Frontera- with Rey Terciero
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About the Book:
As Mateo, an undocumented teen, crosses the US/Mexican border to return to the Arizona town where he grew up, he must learn patience and empathy to make the journey safely. Helped by the ghost of a long-ago immigrant and lonely Jaguar, Mateo then in turn helps other people make the dangerous journey, surviving border patrol roundups, racist militias, and scorching desert terrain. An inspiring tale about community and mutual reliance, this young adult graphic novel is a riveting and timely story.
About the Authors:
Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, FL known for his comic book series Home. He currently resides in New York City, where he works to tell narratively rich stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. This is his debut graphic novel.
Jacoby Salcedo is a Mexican American comic artist residing in the Pacific Northwest. He is the illustrator and co-creator of the young adult graphic novel, Frontera (Harper Collins 2023) as well as multiple short comics published in digital comics magazine Panel X Panel.
About the Moderator:
Rey Terciero, also known as Rex Ogle, lives in California and has written and edited hundreds of books and comics for children and young adults. He is a queer writer who has always been drawn to strong female protagonists.
Ages 14+
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