Retablos: Stories From a Life Lived Along the Border

Retablos is a memoir about growing up brown at the U.S./Mexico border, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging.

Through vivid storytelling and poignant vignettes, author Octavio Solis shares his experiences of coming of age in El Paso, Texas, and the challenges he faced as a first-generation American.

The book is praised by renowned authors such as Gary Soto and Julia Alvarez, who commend Solis's ability to craft a compelling narrative that refutes stereotypes and divisions.

With its richly detailed characters and vivid descriptions of the borderlands, Retablos is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of identity and culture in America today.