The Crossroads

Reach for this book when your child is facing a major life transition, struggling to fit into a new environment, or asking complex questions about fairness and the immigrant experience. This moving sequel to The Only Road follows Jaime and Angela as they arrive in New Mexico to live with Jaime's older brother. It beautifully balances the joy of safety with the quiet, persistent challenges of learning a new language and navigating a foreign school system. Parents will appreciate the nuanced exploration of resilience and the deep bonds of family that sustain these children through legal uncertainty and cultural shifts. It is an empathetic tool for building global awareness and validating the 'in-between' feelings of any child who has ever felt like an outsider.