Somos Como Las Nubes / We Are Like the Clouds - by Jorge Argueta (Hardcover)

This powerful book by award-winning Salvadoran poet Jorge Argueta describes the terrible process that leads young people to undertake the extreme hardships and risks involved in the journey to what they hope will be a new life of safety and opportunity.

Through masterful use of language, imagery, and emotion, Argueta brings home the situation of these young people who are forced to leave their homes and families in search of a better life.

The book is beautifully illustrated by Alfonso Ruano with surreal flourishes that complement the textual imagery, making it an extremely vital read for anyone interested in understanding the experiences of refugees and immigrants.

With tenderness and humanity, this bilingual book describes the hopes, fears, and uncertainties of the thousands of displaced children who arrive every year at the southern border of the United States.

This is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the reasons behind the migration of young people and the hardships they face in their journey to safety.