Para Todos: Teaching immigration & Activism in the K-12 Classroom

Authors

Alejandra Domenzain

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Description

Join the University of New Mexico’s Latin American & Iberian Institute for an evening of free professional development as we explore how to teach immigration and activism in the K-12 classroom. We will be joined by Alejandra Domenzain, author of For All/Para Todos, for a reading and Q&A. In the book, Flor and her Dad make the dangerous journey from their poor country to a land called For All/Para Todos. As Dad works long hours picking fruit in the fields for little pay, they soon learn that immigrants are not welcome. As Flor grows up, she learns that her story, like the story of so many migrants, needs to be told. She picks up her green pen and writes from the heart about her life, in this beautifully illustrated bilingual children's book, written in musical rhyme. A timely children's story about the hopes and dreams of immigrants and the harsh realities of life in a new country, For All/Para Todos is a tone poem for families to enjoy together.

Alejandra Domenzain grew up in Mexico and the United States. She has been an advocate for immigrant workers for over 25 years, and also worked as an elementary school teacher. Currently, she is dedicated to improving workplace health and safety for low wage workers. Alejandra is using her green pen to write books that invite kids to question, dream, and stand up for justice.

Publication Date

Fall 10-22-2021

Keywords

K-12, Immigration Justice

Disciplines

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education

Recommended Citation

Domenzain, Alejandra. "Para Todos: Teaching immigration & Activism in the K-12 Classroom." (2021). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/laii_events/96