The Book of Unknown Americans

The book follows the story of Alma and Arturo Rivera, who move from Mexico to Delaware after their daughter Maribel suffers a traumatic brain injury.

They settle in the Redwood Apartments, where they meet Mayor Toro, a teenage boy from Panama.

The narrative is told through multiple first-person perspectives, highlighting the experiences of various immigrants living in the apartment complex.

It explores themes of love, racism, economic hardship, and the struggles of assimilation, ultimately humanizing the immigrant experience and challenging common stereotypes.