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“The either/or proposition that forces you to choose between your community and, say, your country has never been true. The very skills we learn to cross borders within ourselves help us to cross borders toward others outside our community.”

Quote by Sergio Troncoso

Book:Nepantla Familias: An Anthology of Mexican American Literature on Families in between Worlds

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Nepantla Familias: An Anthology of Mexican American Literature on Families in between Worlds

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Sergio Troncoso

Sergio Troncoso is an American author known for his profound portrayals of Latinx Americans. His works often focus on immigration experiences, family relationships, and social changes. more

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