Surprised by her family's decision to move from Mexico to the United States, Amada confides her fears, questions,

Author: Amada Irma Perez

Illustrator: Maya Christina Gonzalez

Format: Hardcover

Published: Children's Book Press, 2002

Surprised by her family's decision to move from Mexico to the United States, Amada confides her fears, questions, hopes, and triumphs in her diary. The bilingual story contains some historical information and skillfully portrays of the Mexican immigrant experience in the 1960s (and today). Richly-colored paintings complement the text.