Book description
A vivid historical fiction account of the community activism behind San Diego's Chicano Park-home to the largest outdoor mural collection in the U.S.-and just one example of the Mexican American community's rich history of resistance and resilience.
Barrio Logan, one of San Diego's oldest Chicane neighborhoods, once brimmed with familiesā¦
Why read it?
1 author picked Barrio Rising as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A vivid account of community activism. I learned so much from this book, which is based on the real history of Chicano Park. The story is told from a childās point of view and celebrates community engagement and the collective strength of Chicanos in the face of neglect and environmental racism. A book that stayed with me way past the last page.
From Gabriella's list on celebrate being Latine in the US.
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