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hidinginstacks's review
5.0
A beautifully, realistic depiction of the struggles immigrants face in a country where laws and those who enforce them are unpredictable and largely uncaring. Best read by older children, Facing Fear tells the story of Enrique, a young boy who wants to participate in his soccer/football team's game. This game happens at a place where Enrique must cross a checkpoint to get to, which would put his family in danger of deportation or worse.
The end of the book also has the author's notes, some explanations that can double as discussion prompts, resources for immigrant families and those who advocate for them, and recommended readings.
Facing Fear should be a must-have in libraries everywhere.
Thank you to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy via giveaway!
The end of the book also has the author's notes, some explanations that can double as discussion prompts, resources for immigrant families and those who advocate for them, and recommended readings.
Facing Fear should be a must-have in libraries everywhere.
Thank you to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy via giveaway!
abigailbat's review
When his soccer team makes the playoffs, Enrique is super excited to travel with the team... and terribly disappointed that his dad won't sign the permission slip. To get there, they'd have to travel through a checkpoint and it's too dangerous for Enrique's family. While Enrique was born in the US and is an American citizen, the rest of his family is not. This is a poignant story that could be a great starting point for conversations about immigration for White families, as well as a mirror to show immigrant children they are not alone.
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