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Homecoming..el viaje a mi hogar

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Homecoming: El viaje a mi hogar, de Margarita Quiñones Peña, es un libro ilustrado bilingüe que relata la migración infantil de la autora desde Durango, México, a Chicago en 1993. Narrada a través de la mirada de Tita, de tres años, la historia captura la complejidad emocional de cruzar la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, combinando inocencia, miedo y esperanza. Las vívidas ilustraciones y la prosa lírica reflejan tanto los recuerdos mágicos de una niña vestida de princesa en Halloween como las duras realidades que su madre enfrentó durante el viaje. El libro honra la resiliencia de los inmigrantes y los lazos familiares, lo que lo convierte en un recurso valioso para explorar la identidad, la migración y el significado del hogar con los lectores jóvenes.

English Description:

Homecoming: El viaje a mi hogar by Margarita Quiñones Peña is a bilingual picture book that recounts the author’s childhood migration from Durango, Mexico to Chicago in 1993. Told through the eyes of three-year-old Tita, the story captures the emotional complexity of crossing the U.S.–Mexico border—blending innocence, fear, and hope. Vivid illustrations and lyrical prose reflect both the magical memories of a child dressed as a princess on Halloween and the harsh realities her mother faced during the journey. The book honors immigrant resilience and family bonds, making it a powerful resource for exploring identity, migration, and the meaning of home with young readers.

Publishing Details

Author : Margarita Quiñones Peña

Author Nationality : Mexico

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 33

Size: 8.5 x 8.5 in

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Change, Family, Immigration, Migration, Social Emotional