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Undocumented: A Worker's Fight Hardcover – Illustrated, August 7, 2018

by Duncan Tonatiuh (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh’s picture book is “a gorgeous, timely, and necessary offering about the daily plight of undocumented workers in the United States” (Library Journal).

Undocumented: A Worker’s Fight is the story of immigrant workers who have come to the United States without papers. Every day, these men and women join the work force and contribute positively to society. The story is told via the ancient Mixtec codex, accordion-fold format.

Juan grew up in Mexico working in the fields to help provide for his family. Struggling for money, Juan crosses over into the United States and becomes an undocumented worker, living in a poor neighborhood, working hard to survive. Though he is able to get a job as a busboy at a restaurant, he is severely undercompensated—he receives less than half of the minimum wage! Risking his boss reporting him to the authorities for not having proper resident papers, Juan risks everything and stands up for himself and the rest of the community.

“Multiple Pura Belpré Medal and Honor-awarded Tonatiuh channels his interest in the Mixtec codex format to create a superb modern odyssey, stupendously illustrated in his signature contemporary adaptation of Pre-Columbian art forms, presented on accordion pages in a handsome slip-box.” —Booklist (Starred Review)
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  1. Part of Series
    Undocumented
  2. Print length
    26 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Abrams ComicArts
  5. Publication date
    August 7, 2018
  6. Grade level
    9 and up
  7. Reading age
    14 years and up
  8. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    1419728547
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1419728549
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STARRED REVIEW: “Multiple Pura Belpré Medal and Honor- awarded Tonatiuh (Diego Rivera, 2011) channels his interest in the Mixtec codex format to create a superb modern odyssey, stupendously illustrated in his signature contemporary adaptation of Pre-Columbian art forms, presented on accordion pages in a handsome slip-box.”―Booklist

“Remarkable…The artwork is deliberately evocative of Mesoamerican logography, with figures and perspectives that feel at once bizarre and totally familiar.”―Vulture

“By focusing on the narrative of one immigrant worker, Tonatiuh breaks the mammoth issues of immigration and workers rights into an easy-to-swallow bite, allowing the reader to easily engage with an often intimidating topic. The personal is again political. Highly recommended.”―Kirkus Reviews

“Undocumented... is an all-too-real discussion about fair pay and the hostility U.S. citizens often display toward undocumented immigrants."―Shelf Awareness

"…a gorgeous, timely, and necessary offering about the daily plight of undocumented workers in the United States.”―Library Journal

“With its explicit political messages, this book is unique in the picture book canon.”―NBC online

“From the beginning, the format of this book shows its uniqueness with the codex form used by Mixteco.”―The News & Observer

About the Author

Duncan Tonatiuh was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende. His books (including Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns, A Land of Books, and Separate Is Never Equal) have received many awards over the years. He currently lives in San Miguel with his wife and children but travels in the United States often.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams ComicArts; Illustrated edition (August 7, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 26 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419728547
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419728549
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Duncan Tonatiuh was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he now lives. He travels extensively in the U.S., visiting schools, libraries, and bookstores.

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Natalie Sahel Solognier
5.0 out of 5 stars Great learning books regarding real issues and unfortunate situations
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
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I actually ended up buying several books on same and similar topics for my children since I am currently teaching them about loving all people regardless of their backgrounds or social economic status
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melirdec
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative artistry clearly presents life for the “undocumented”
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2019
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Beautifully designed. I was surprised by the layout, unfolds into a long multipaged mural-like story. Excellent choice to help students understand what is happening in current events!
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Devine 5
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite author
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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I love thos text and the way the author chose to replicate historical text in Mexico.
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Battery Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars Graphic novel about undocumented workers.
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018
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Wonderful short graphic novel depicting the plight of undocumented immigrants.
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PSG
5.0 out of 5 stars The story of undocumented workers told in lovely images.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018
Gorgeous illustrations capture the reality of life as an undocumented worker in the U.S.
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Francisco
1.0 out of 5 stars Hispanic Continue to Colonize Mixtecs
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
This work is about Mixtec people for non-Mixtec people. While the author is quick to point out the "evil" of contemporary issues facing immigrants from Mexico to the U.S, he quickly bypasses a fundamental question, "Why are Mixtecs leaving their homeland?" Chronic issue of racism, marginalization, and assimilation have been in the heart of Mexico ever since the formation of the country in 1810. In fact, under the Mexican Republic, the process of mestisaje/assimilation has accelerated in effort to erase native identity for a more palpable identity suited for non-indigenous. This is best expressed through "indigenismo", using the native theme to legitimize one self for moral high-ground. I see the author expressing his own experience through a native face. Why didn't he use mestizos as the main character in this story,? The main character is a proxy for non-natives and their views and sentiments..
On the other hand, Mixtecs have been able to create a better life for them self in the U.S, than in Mexico - even, as illegals.
This book is usurping - maintaining a form of silence - colonization by mestizos/Hispanics over Mixtecs/native people of Mexico.
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AM
1.0 out of 5 stars I cannot believe that this book is in my son’s curriculum
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020
I cannot believe that this book is part of my son’s third grade Civics For All curriculum. First, The protagonist attempts to Illegally cross the border into the United States from Mexico. Makes no mention of the fact that he is breaking the law. Complains that he is beaten and sent back by border patrol (who are all illustrated as blond haired and blue eyed) The he Commits another crime by making it to an unnamed US city where he complains about the “polis” sometimes harassing them for no reason. Gets a job in a restaurant where he complains about his evil employer not paying him and his other illegal immigrant co-workers enough ( this crime is apparently ok to talk about) . In the meantime he has married and his wife tells him she is having a baby.

Never does he mention the fact that he is a criminal. Never does he take any responsibility for his actions. This is what NYC public schools thought would be a good lesson for 9 year olds.
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Inge Lanslots
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book on undocumented migrants in the US
Reviewed in Germany on April 22, 2021
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Captivating story on undocumented migrants in the US!
It unfolds unexpectedly, both in a figurative and literal way, and contains many cultural references.
Can also be used within teaching on migration.
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