Sixteen young people from the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) in Washington, D.C. came together to tell their own stories of immigration and transformation in comics form. The result is this side-by-side bilingual collection of graphic memoirs that not only builds connections across language, but also breaks down barriers and expands hope.

"True comics from the Latin American Youth Center"--Cover.

I cross barriers to change myself /by Erminia -- 10 years without you / by M.C. -- Black butterfly / by Rosa -- Lost in the dark / by Yesi -- To be me / by J.J. -- Don't believe everything you think / by Tania -- Self-motivation / by S.R.P. -- Broken pieces / by Brenda -- Hope never dies / by Selena -- You're never gonna be alone / by Sebastian -- Looking for hope / by Yeca -- Your past never defines your future / by Alejandro -- To die dreaming / by Tato -- Believing in me / by Nataly -- Don't lose the time / by Lisa -- Coming out of the bubble / by April.