My Two Border Towns

A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father spending time with family and friends and sharing in the responsibility of community care.Early one Saturday morning a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close--just down the street from his school--and it's a twin of where he lives. To get there his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge where they're greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store a cold treat from the paletero and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies.My Two Border Towns by David Bowles with stunning watercolor illustrations by Erika Meza is the loving story of a father and son's weekend ritual a demonstration of community care and a tribute to the fluidity complexity and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border. Available in English and Spanish.