{"product_id":"my-two-border-towns","title":"My Two Border Towns","description":"\u003cp\u003eA picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side\/El Otro Lado. It's close--just down the street from his school--and it's a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they're greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy Two Border Towns by David Bowles, with stunning watercolor illustrations by Erika Meza, is the loving story of a father and son's weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in English and Spanish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MiJa Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43956095025352,"sku":"9780593111048","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2695\/0344\/files\/9780593111048.jpg?v=1721405190","url":"https:\/\/ec9b78-4c.myshopify.com\/es\/products\/my-two-border-towns","provider":"MiJa Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}