The Book of Unknown Americans

"In The Book of Unknown Americans, Cristina Henríquez captures the immigrant experience with style and grace. A love story at its core, it begins with teenage Maribel and her family, who are happy and contented in Mexico. When Maribel suffers an accident, they decide to uproot to Delaware in search of better opportunities. And there, in a beat-up apartment building, they form close bonds with other families from all over Latin America. We witness their struggles and triumphs as they all seek not only to survive but to find a place in the world. This stunningly beautiful novel will keep you flipping the pages."