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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

9780316704472

STARRED REVIEW

Brighter Than the Sun

With Brighter Than the Sun, Daniel Aleman affirms his gift for telling stories about Mexican and Mexican American teens with care and love.

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Review of ‘Brighter Than the Sun’

Every day, thousands of young American citizens who live in Mexico cross the border into the U.S. to receive their education, from elementary school all the way to college. Their families endure early mornings, arduous commutes, long lines and stressful interactions with border agents, simply to make it to class on time.…

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