Mango Moon

When Deportation Divides a Family

When a father is taken away from his family and faces deportation, the family is left to grieve and wonder what comes next. Maricela, Manuel, and their mother face the many challenges of having their lives completely changed by the absence of their father and husband. Having to move, missed soccer games and birthday parties, and emptiness are just part of the now day-to-day norm. Mango Moon shows what life is like from a child’s perspective when a parent is deported, and the heartbreaking realities the family has to face.

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  • 32 Pages
  • 8" x 10"
  • 9780807549575
  • April 2019

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  • 32 Pages
  • 8" x 10"
  • 9780807549629
  • October 2021

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  • 9780807549544
  • April 2019

Reviews

  • Author De Anda honors the real challenge that many children face when a parent is deported and reminds them that it’s ‘all right…to cry.’ Available in both Spanish and English, this story validates a heartbreaking experience.

    - Kirkus Reviews

  • Touching and timely, this is a strong choice for picture-book shelves, especially where bibliotherapy is needed.

    - Booklist

Awards & Accolades

  • First Book's 2nd Annual Title Raves
  • 2020 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People
  • 2020 Skipping Stones Honor Award
  • 2020 Alma Flor Ada Best Latino Focused Children's Picture Book, Second Place

Illustrator

 

  • Accelerated Reader Points: 0.5
  • ATOS Level: 3.3