Mateo, Step by Step / Mateo, poco a poco

Mateo, Step by Step / Mateo, poco a poco

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Available for preorder. Will ship in Spring 2027

Authors: Michelle Nataren, Martínez D. Memo, Alejandro De Paz & Sammy Rafael Salinas

Illustrator: Romeo Montero

This bilingual soccer story shows that finding your place can take courage, both on and off the field.

Esta historia bilingüe sobre el fútbol enseña que encontrar tu lugar puede requerir armarse de valor tanto en la cancha como fuera de ella.

Written by immigrant and first generation teen writers, this bilingual book—told in Spanish and English—tells the relatable story of trying to fit in. Newly arrived from Honduras to Washington, DC, Mateo often feels shy and out of place at school. With encouragement from his ESL teacher, Mateo joins the school soccer team, and soon learns that confidence, friendship, and a sense of belonging grow one step—and one kick—at a time. Empathy-building and empowering, this book is a great choice for classrooms and at-home readers alike.

Escrito por autores adolescentes inmigrantes y de primera generación, este libro bilingüe —contado en español e inglés— trata sobre la cercana historia de tratar de encajar. Recién llegado de Honduras a Washington D. C., Mateo a menudo se siente tímido y fuera de lugar en la escuela. Con el apoyo de su maestra de inglés como segundo idioma, Mateo se une al equipo de fútbol de la escuela y pronto aprende que la confianza, la amistad y un sentido de pertenencia se construyen un paso —y una patada— a la vez. Este libro fomenta la empatía y el empoderamiento, y es una gran elección tanto para el aula escolar como para la lectura en casa.

Part of the Shout Mouse Press Beyond Borders Series | Spanish/English bilingual books written by teens.

Parte de la serie Beyond Borders de Shout Mouse Press | Libros bilingües en español e inglés escritos por adolescentes.

  • ISBN: 978-1-950807-94-9

  • Age: 4-9

  • Page Count: 42

  • Publication Date: Spring 2027

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Meet the Authors

The young people at LAYC recognize the urgent need for authentic stories to provide a human face to the U.S. immigration debate. With few youth-focused books reflecting their personal narratives, they decided to boldly share their own. In the Beyond Borders series, young authors wrote children’s books centering immigrant families. Through Author Talks, book donations, and books sales, the voices of these predominantly Latinx immigrant and first-generation authors have reached readers and leaders across the country. Proceeds from their books support new authors and fund scholarships for immigrant youth.


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