Books like Migrant by Maxine Trottier
Anna, the daughter of Mennonite farm workers who travel from Canada to harvest fruit and vegetables in Mexico, feels constantly on the move, like a bird in the spring and a jackrabbit in the fall. She longs for the stability of a rooted tree, watching seasons pass rather than drifting as a feather in the wind. Her story explores the experience of migrant agricultural labor and the cultural ties of Mennonites across borders.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Maxine Trottier
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