The Book of Unknown Americans

A stunning and devastating page-turner that is sure to become a bestseller, this book gives voice to millions of Americans via the tale of the love between a Mexican girl and a Panamanian boy, two adolescents living in an apartment complex full of immigrant families much like their own.

The Rivera family leaves Mexico and travels to America after their daughter Maribel is involved in an almost tragic accident. However, as they move into Redwood Apartments, a two-story cinderblock building located off a Delaware highway, they learn that Maribel's recovery—the aspect of the American Dream that they had put all of their hopes on—won't be simple. They appear to run across linguistic, racial, and cultural barriers in every activity.

Mayor Toro, a student in high school whose family immigrated from Panama fifteen years ago, also resides at Redwood. Mayor recognizes in Maribel what others do not: a kind, witty, and smart personality lies behind the devastation she has endured and behind her beautiful face. However, as the two become closer, violence clouds all of their American futures.

A compelling narrative of unwavering honesty and empathy, resonantly redefines what it means to be an American, and is filled with very likable people in this heartbreaking but unsentimental tale of youthful love. A timeless masterpiece emerges.