Maria E. Andreu draws upon her own childhood and adolescent experiences as an undocumented immigrant to explore themes of identity and the immigrant experience. Her writing delves into the complexities of navigating life between cultures and the challenges of assimilation. Andreu's prose is known for its poignant and sensitive portrayal of hope and resilience. She offers readers a powerful look into the search for belonging in a new land.**
As her friends make plans for life after high school, M.T. struggles to envision her future as an undocumented immigrant and becomes determined to make a life for herself in the only place she has ever known as home.