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by Yarimar Marrero (Author)
Valeria, a young Cuban girl, faces the most challenging journey of her life when she emigrates to the United States with her mother. Leaving behind the only home she's ever known, Valeria's path is fraught with danger as she crosses the Mexican border illegally. Once in the U.S., she must navigate the complexities of a new culture, a new school, and the harsh realities of being undocumented. Un paí s en mi mochila is a powerful coming-of-age story that delves into the trials of leaving one's homeland, the hardships of starting anew, and the enduring hope for a better future.
Author Biography
Yarimar Marrero is a Puerto Rican author and researcher born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico in 1990. She studied Journalism at the University of Puerto Rico and holds a MS in Sociology from the University of Havana, Cuba. In 2017 she published her first book for children titled El mensaje de Guasá . Her first novel, Los secretos de La Torre was published by Editorial Destellos in 2021.
