The EH Book Discussion Group

American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

Forced to flee, Lydia [Quixano Perez] and eight-year-old Luca soon find themselves miles and worlds away from their comfortable middle-class existence [in Acapulco, Mexico]. Instantly transformed into migrants, Lydia and Luca ride la bestia - trains that make their way north toward the United States, which is the only place Javier’s reach doesn’t extend. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to? (Flatiron Books, Publisher)

Please contact the East Hernando Branch Library to obtain a copy of the book and the discussion questions.

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