A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book of 2021
A heartfelt story that explores the aftermath of deportation,
I Wish You Knew
celebrates the power of connection and empathy among children.
When Estrella’s father has to leave because
he wasn’t born here, like her
,
She misses him.
And she wishes people knew the way it affects her.
At home. At school.
Always
.
But a school wrapped around a hundred-year-old oak tree is the perfect place to share and listen.
Some kids miss family,
Some kids are hungry,
Some kids live in shelters.
But nobody is alone.
A story about deportation, divided families, and the importance of community in the midst of uncertainty.