Books like Elena by Diane Stanley
Elena tells the story of a young Mexican American girl who reflects on her motherβs decision to move the family across the border during the turbulent years of the Mexican Revolution. Drawing from family memories, the narrative traces the challenges the mother faces as a migrant while also revealing the hopes and dreams that guided her. Elena explores themes of cultural identity, resilience, and the evolving relationship between parents and children amid a historic period of change.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Diane Stanley
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