The Gringo Champion
- 316 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Liborio calls upon his highly-honed survival skills to escape Mexico, sharing his journey and speaking of migrants' social problems via love letters to his girl.
Aura Xilonen is a novelist and filmmaker whose early works have been acclaimed for their insight. Her novels often explore themes of identity and coming-of-age, utilizing a distinctive and engaging style. Xilonen's writing stands out for its strong voice and deep understanding of her characters' worlds. Her debut novel, published in Mexico, garnered a prestigious award, marking her talent from a young age.


Liborio calls upon his highly-honed survival skills to escape Mexico, sharing his journey and speaking of migrants' social problems via love letters to his girl.
Liborio, un migrante que huye de México, narra su travesía hacia "la tierra prometida". A través de su historia, Aura Xilonen explora la soledad, el miedo y el amor que enfrentan los migrantes. Su vida da un giro inesperado al convertirse en boxeador, mientras sueña con una chica y enfrenta los desafíos de su nueva realidad.