Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher is a futuristic take on immigration policy. Even though it’s set in 2032, it’s at times frighteningly realistic.
Vali’s family was already on the run by moving from California to Vermont after her dad’s capture and death. Now things are getting more intense as the president is building walls and forcefully deporting anyone not born in the U.S.
As they begin a journey to NYC for safety, their mother is taken from them by the Deportation Force. Vali and her little brother Ernie are forced to find safe haven on their own. NY is only the first stop on a brutal and dangerous trip to California. California is the only state granting safety to all immigrants.
Along their journey they encounter others running for their lives. They’ve all already faced loss and are hoping to survive. They encounter violence, starvation and death along the way.
It’s a harsh and eye opening look at politics and lack of humanity.
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