“Such an important, poignant, and honest piece. 
I read it in one sitting!” 
~ Michelle Lopez, Berkshire Immigrant Center 
In 2004, seventeen-year-old Alex Portillo embarks on a harrowing, journey from Honduras to Baltimore in the hopes of starting a better life. Over a decade later, Alex recounts his story to author and activist Jana Laiz in this bilingual retelling. This book will give readers insight into the incredible power the American dream holds for those suffering the hopelessness and violence of extreme poverty. This is a modern day odyssey of what one immigrant faces as he makes the treacherous journey out of unfathomable living conditions.\n“Una pieza tan importante, conmovedora y honesta. 
¡Lo leí en una sentada!” 
~ Michelle Lopez, Centro de Inmigrantes de Berkshire 
En 2004, Alex Portillo, de diecisiete años, se embarca en un viaje angustioso desde Honduras a Baltimore con la esperanza de comenzar una vida mejor. Más de una década después, Alex le cuenta su historia a la autora y activista Jana Laiz en este recuento bilingüe. Este libro brindará a los lectores una idea del increíble poder que tiene el sueño americano para quienes sufren la desesperanza y la violencia de la pobreza extrema. Esta es una odisea moderna de lo que enfrenta un inmigrante mientras realiza el traicionero viaje desde unas condiciones de vida insondables.

Thirty-Five Days To Baltimore

Biographies & Memoirs

Laiz, Jana

Portillo, Alexis

Community & Culture

Crow Flies Press

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