The Other Side: Stories of Central American Teen Refugees Who Dream of Crossing the Border Audiobook (Free)

For this striking, stripped-down account of youth immigration, Villalobos interviewed teens at various phases of the immigration procedure to illustrate their stories-the physical and emotional difficulties of their travels. Then changed certain elements of these tales in order to protect the children’s identities. Each chapter brings forth the tone of voice of one young immigrant’s experience, from crossing the Mexican desert to gang violence to the freezers at ICE detention centers. Together, these teen voices color a vivid and thought-provoking picture of United States-Central American immigration as well as the American refugee crisis, which will resonate with young listeners, teachers, and supporters of Villalobos’s adult fiction.