For All / Para Todos
For All / Para Todos

A young girl named Flor and her father are driven to leave their country for the promise of a land called For All. When Flor comes to understand the deep impact of their immigration papers, she picks up her green pen and writes from the heart, telling the story of immigrants who have been excluded from "justice for all." She inspires others to speak up and take action in the hope that their new country will live up to its ideals. A timely bilingual story, written in musical rhyme, beautifully illustrated, calling children to compassion and courage.

Book Details

Genre: 

  • Educational
  • Inspirational
  • Picture book
  • Poetry
  • Spanish

Age Level: 

  • 5 - 8
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For All/Para Todos is a story about a young girl and her father seeking a better life in a land that is for all its people. As Flor and her father begin their journey across surrounding borders, their hopes remain high. However, after multiple struggles within their new country, Flor discovers that justice and freedom for all is really justice and freedom for some. Her father informs her about their restrictions as immigrants, and Flor is crushed. After this setback, Flor perseveres and discovers her passion that can help her cope with these unimaginable realizations.

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