(3) K-3 Translated by Melanie Córdova. Paloma, a young girl with tan skin, navigates shifts in belonging and identity when her family migrates from a dictatorship to a new country, then later returns. Sketchlike watercolor and ink illustrations, using a limited palette of blue, maroon, and purple, capture geographical contrasts, familial warmth, and humorous moments. The text mirrors a child’s perspective, making complex themes of loss, exile, and homecoming accessible. A heartfelt exploration of resilience, hope, and the enduring search for freedom.

Reviewer: Summer Edward