Part detective, part organizer, Alejandria discovers the power of community in order to save her neighborhood
A children’s book that aims to challenge dominant narratives about land, housing, and development through the lens of those who are often most impacted by displacement but least heard: young people.
GALLERY
Alejandria and her best friend, Edgar, catch up near Mr. Amir’s grocery store.
Alejandria, Tita, and Mami share a hug.
Alejandria with a map of her neighborhood, Parkwood.
Leticia Hernandez, lead author, with Alejandria Fights Back!/¡La Lucha de Alejandria!
Kim, a youth organizer at City Life Vida Urbana reading Alejandria Fights Back! as part of an outdoor art project.
Robert Liu-Trujillo and Heather Appel visit a classroom to read Alejandria Fights Back!/¡La Lucha de Alejandria!
Leticia Hernandez, lead author, and Robert Liu-Trujillo, lead illustrator, with Alejandria Fights Back!/¡La Lucha de Alejandria!
Rise-Home Stories presented at Narrative Power Summit 2022.
Claudia Miramontes's classroom was a stop on the virtual book tour. "Having the opportunity to speak to an illustrator was a big deal for my students."
Ms. Liana Kefalis & Ms. Monica Veiga's classroom was a stop on the virtual book tour.
Joel Fagerbeg's classroom was a stop on the virtual book tour. "I was pleasantly surprised by my students engagement. (They CAN be reserved in sharing opinions sometimes.) I also LOVED their responses to the 'POWER' game.”
Robert Liu-Trujillo and Heather Appel visit a classroom to read Alejandria Fights Back!/¡La Lucha de Alejandria!
Student participates in school visit for Alejandria Fights Back!¡La Lucha de Alejandria!
TEAM
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