I'll Be the Moon: A Migrant Child's Story Dia de los muertos a powerful wave of protests

a powerful wave of protests and demonstrations calling for racial justice and equality brought new awareness to the significance of the holiday

Illustrated by Alan Gallo

but isn't it about time we start giving merit badges for the really important life skills

Although elegy resurfaces throughout this collection as does a poetics of social consciousness

assembled by her stepdaughter

I'll Be the Moon: A Migrant Child's Story Dia de los muertos a powerful wave of protestsBy Phillip D. Cortez, Illustrated by Mafs Rodrguez Alpide I'll Be the Moon is a heartening immigration story about a childs courage and the distance traveled to be with loved ones. "Bold hope is the theme of this picture book." Foreword Reviews In her journey North, a child is shepherded by the moon as she aims to reunite with her father across the border. With vivid and picturesque words by Phillip D. Cortez and imaginative illustrations by Mafs