My Two Border Towns Audiobook

A picture book debut, adapted for audio, by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close--just down the street from his school--and it's a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they're greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies.

My Two Border Towns by David Bowles is the loving story of a father and son's weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Available in English and Spanish.

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"2022 Américas Award Winner2022 Tomás Rivera Book Award Winner 2022 Premio, Mejor Libro Infantil/Best Spanish Language Picture Book Award Gold Medalist2021 New York Public Library Best Books 2021 School Library Journal Best Books 2021 Kirkus Reviews Best Books 2021 Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature Best Books2023-24 Land of Enchantment Book Award NomineeAn ALSC 2022 Notable Children’s Book2022 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books List"

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