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Book SynopsisThough often overlooked in heated debates, nearly 1.8 million undocumented immigrants are under the age of 18.
How do immigration policies shape the lives of these young people? How do local and state laws that are
seemingly unrelated to undocumented communities negatively affect them? Marisol Clark-Ibáñez delivers an
intimate look at growing up as an undocumented Latino immigrant, analyzing the social and legal dynamics that
shape everyday life in and out of school.
Trade Review “An invaluable, impressively researched, exceptionally well written, organized and presented study....
[It] will prove of immense value to both scholars and non-specialist general readers.”
—Helen Dumont, Midwest Book Review
“A must read.... Provides compelling examples of resilience, struggle, and activism.”
—Gilda L. Ochoa, Pomona College
“Essential.... Sheds light on how the racist implementation of immigration policies trickles down
to shape the lives of children and young people in and out of school.”
—Leisy J. Abrego, University of California, Los Angeles
Table of ContentsUndocumented Immigration: Dreams of Education and Beyond. Immigration Policy: Living with the
Law. Elementary School: The Beginning and the Promise. Middle School: Creating New Paths. High School:
Aspirations with Uncertainty. Community College: A Gateway. The University: A (Mostly) Safe Haven. After
College Graduation: Bittersweet. DREAMer Activism: Challenges and Opportunities. Being a “DREAM Keeper”:
Lessons Learned. Rethinking the American Dream. APPENDIX A: Sociology con y en la comunidad. APPENDIX B:
Brief Overview of the Field. APPENDIX C: Summary Tables of Participants.
