Voices from the Fields:
* "Even in the darkest situation, a sense of self-worth, ethnic pride, family, and hope shines through . . . A thoughtful tribute to the migrant experience." -School Library Journal, starred review
* "Gives a voice to children who are rarely acknowledged and even more rarely heard." -Booklist, starred review
"So much optimism and so much heartbreak are crammed into these stories that they defy summary, but their message is clear; education and communication are the tools for which there are no substitutes. Not a bad message for children speaking any language in any country." -The New York Times Book Review
"The black and white photographs are honest and arresting . . . the [subjects' voices] share common experiences and socio-cultural legacies that give the book a powerful overall impact. "
-The Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books
"A well-rounded, moving look at a small struggling group." -Publishers Weekly
". . .will captivate children who have flown alone and those who just wish they could." -Booklist

1994 ALA Best Book for Young Adults
1994 Hungry Mind Review Book of Distinction
1994 NYPL Books for the Teen Age
1994 Notable Books in the Field of Social Studies
1995 Booklist Editors' Choice