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Melany

I am a high school student in Washington, DC and a first-generation Mexican-American. I have a big family: four brothers, one sister, four amazing parents—my mom and step-dad and my dad and step-mom—three cats, and a husky. I like music and sports.

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LAYCKathy CrutcherBelinda
Sol

I am 22 years old and was born and raised in El Salvador until age 13. I graduated high school in Washington, DC in 2019 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics in May 2023, just as we were finishing this book!

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LAYCKathy CrutcherFernando
Saylenis

My name is Saylenis Palmore (she/her). I was 21 years old when I wrote my story, “Damaged.” I am currently a senior at the University of the District of Columbia. Though I am still figuring out what I would like to do when I graduate, I know I would enjoy working for an organization that helps kids around the world.

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Deyssy

My name is Deyssy (she/her). When I wrote my books I was a student at the University of the District of Columbia. I am majoring in Social Work and expect to graduate in May 2023. When I am not writing or in classes, I am interning at So Others Might Eat (SOME), working at a local restaurant, or painting! Once I graduate from UDC, I would like to attend law school and enter a full-time job where I can keep helping vulnerable communities.  I want to let my readers know that no matter how hard or difficult times can be, there is always a light of hope encouraging you to not give up. As human beings, we are fighters.

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April

April was a tenth grader in Washington, DC when she wrote Voces Sin Fronteras. She is from El Salvador. She likes to watch anime, read, draw, and spend time with the people that she loves. She also plays the drums. In the future, she wants to go to university and be an English teacher and to be in a band.  

April estaría de décimo grado de la escuela secundaria en Washington, DC cuando escribía Voces Sin Fronteras. Ella es de El Salvador. Le gusta mirar anime, leer, dibujar, y pasar tiempo con la gente que ama. Ella también toca la batería. En el futuro, ella quiere ir a la universidad y ser profesora de ingles y estar en una banda. 

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Lisa

Lisa was a senior in high school when she wrote Voces Sin Fronteras. She is from El Salvador. She wants to study psychology to help other young people overcome their fears and fight for their dreams. She hopes that sharing her own story can touch hearts and inspire others to write. 

Lisa estaría en su último año de la secundaria cuando escribía Voces Sin Fronteras. Ella es de El Salvador. Ella quiere estudiar psicología para ayudar a otros jóvenes a superar sus miedos y luchar por sus sueños. Ella espera que compartiendo su propia historia pueda tocar corazones e inspirar a otros a escribir. 

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Nataly

Nataly was a senior in high school in Washington, DC when she wrote Voces Sin Fronteras. She is from El Salvador. Nataly loves to go to the beach, to read, and to eat things that are delicious. She also likes to ride her bicycle by lakes and be in nature. Her future plan is to graduate from college and travel the world. 

Nataly estaría en su último año de la escuela secundaria en Washington, DC cuando escribía Voces Sin Fronteras. Ella es de El Salvador. Nataly ama ir a la playa, leer, y comer delicioso. Ella también le gusta andar en bicicleta por los lagos y estar en lugares naturales. Su plan futuro es graduarse de la universidad y viajar por el mundo. 

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Tato

Tato was an eighteen year old junior in high school in Washington, DC when he wrote Voces Sin Fronteras. He is from Honduras. He likes to skate. In the future, he wants to be a soldier. 

Tato es un joven de dieciocho años en el undécimo grado de la escuela secundario cuando escribía Voces Sin Fronteras. Él es de Honduras. Le gusta patinar. Él quiere ser un soldado en el futuro. 

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Alejandro

Alejandro was in the twelfth grade when he wrote Voces Sin Fronteras. He is from El Salvador. Through his story, Alejandro wants to show the true meaning of sacrifice. Children being displaced by violence and starting from scratch is difficult. His message is one of hope and possibility for all. 

Alejandro estaría en el último grado de la secundario cuando escribía Voces Sin Fronteras. Él es de El Salvador. A través de su historia, Alejandro quiere mostrar el verdadero significado del sacrificio. Los niños desplazados por la violencia y comenzando desde cero es difícil. Su mensaje es de esperanza y posibilidad para todos. 

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Yeca

Yeca was in the tenth grade in Washington, DC when she wrote Voces Sin Fronteras. She is from Washington, DC. She would like to get a scholarship to go to college and study to be a psychologist.

Yeca estaría en el décimo grado en Washington, DC cuando escribía Voces Sin Fronteras. Ella es de El Salvador. A ella le gustaría obtener una beca para ir a la universidad y estudiar para ser psicóloga.

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Sebastian

Sebastian was eighteen years old when he wrote Voces Sin Fronteras and graduated from high school in Washington, DC. He is from Ecuador. He is planning to go to college to study graphic design. He likes to watch anime, play video games, hang out with his friends, and enjoy life.

Sebastian tenía dieciocho años cuando escribía Voces Sin Fronteras y acaba de graduarse de la escuela secundaria en Washington, DC. Él es de Ecuador. Él está planeando ir a la universidad para estudiar diseño gráfico. Le gusta mirar anime, jugar videojuegos, pasar el rato con sus amigos, y disfrutar de la vida.

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Selena

Selena is in college. She is in Mexico. She is studying social work and wants to become an immigration lawyer. Selena hopes her story encourages those who misunderstand the refugee situation to have compassion for children fleeing violence.

Selena es estudiante en la universidad. Ella es de México. Está estudiando trabajo social y quiere convertirse en abogada de inmigración. Selena espera que su historia aliente a quienes malinterpretan la situación de los refugiados a tener compasión por los niños que huyen de la violencia.

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Brenda

Brenda is a recent high school graduate. She is from El Salvador. She likes to spend time with her family and watch movies. She wants to go to college, possibly to study medicine or international business.

Brenda es una recién graduada de la escuela secundaria. Ella es de El Salvador. Le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia y ver películas. Ella quiere ir a la universidad, posiblemente para estudiar medicina o negocios internacionales. 

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S.R.P.

S.R.P. was a sixteen-year-old eleventh grader in Washington, DC when she wrote Voces Sin Fronteras. She is from Cuba. She likes to learn and to listen to people. In the future, she would like to study math. 

S.R.P. era una estudiante de dieciséis años en el undécimo grado en Washington, DC cuando escribía Voces Sin Fronteras. Ella es de Cuba. A ella le gusta aprender y escuchar a la gente. En el futuro, le gustaría estudiar matemáticas. 

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Tania

Tania was an eleventh grader in Washington, DC when she wrote Voces Sin Fronteras. She is from Guatemala. Tania likes to act, and over the summer, she helped write and perform in a play with the GALA Theatre. 

Tania era una estudiante en el undécimo grado de la escuela secundaria en Washington, DC cuando escribía Voces Sin Fronteras. Ella es de Guatemala. A Tania le gusta actuar, y durante el verano, ella ayudó a escribir y actuar en una obra de teatro con el Teatro GALA.

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