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In "Borderless," Guatemalan author seeks to correct misconceptions about Central American immigrants
Jennifer De Leon's new young adult novel tells the story of Maya, a young woman growing up in Guatemala, and the circumstances that force her and her mother to attempt an illegal border crossing into the United States.
Here & Now‘s Deepa Fernandes speaks with author Jennifer De Leon about her new young adult novel “Borderless.” The book tells the story of Maya, a young woman growing up in Guatemala, and the circumstances that force her and her mother to attempt an illegal border crossing into the United States.
The cover of “Borderless” by Jennifer De Leon. (Courtesy)
Book excerpt: ‘Borderless’
By Jennifer De Leon
Prologue
As she turns the corner onto her street, she feels instantly uneasy. There is no one around. Not the tortilla lady selling her last docena of the day, or some guy on a motorcycle whispering into his girlfriend’s ear, or a tired señor coming home late from work. The avenida is empty, save for a stray dog whose ribs Maya can make out
