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Borderlands and the Mexican American Story

By: David Dorado Romo
Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal
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 Until now, you've only heard one side of the story, about migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Here's the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective.

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A National Council of Teachers of English Honor Book

The Mexican American story is usually carefully presented as a story of immigrants: migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Their culture and practices shaped the Southwestern part of this country, in spite of relentless attempts by white colonizers and settlers to erase them.

From missions and the Alamo to muralists, revolutionaries, and teen activists, this is the true story of the Mexican American experience.


The Race to the Truth series tells the true history of America from the perspective of different communities. These books correct common falsehoods and celebrate underrepresented heroes and achievements. They encourage readers to ask questions and to approach new information thoughtfully. Check out the other books in the series: Colonization and the Wampanoag Story, Slavery and the African American Story, and Exclusion and the Chinese American Story. Geography & Cultures Growing Up & Facts of Life History North America Latin America Mexico American History Social justice Africa

Critic Reviews

★ "A powerful must-read for students of North American history." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "A comprehensive and revelatory volume. This fills in gaps and turns history on its head. An absolute must for nonfiction collections." —School Library Journal, starred review

"[An] insightful overview of Mexican American history." —Booklist
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