2026 Toolkit
Book Discussion Questions
When her mother is arrested by ICE, sixteen-year-old Argentinian Manu -- who thinks she is hiding in a Miami apartment because she is an undocumented immigrant -- discovers that her entire existence is illegal.
As an undocumented immigrant on the run from her father's Argentine crime-family, Manuela Azul is confined to a small apartment and a small life in Miami, Florida. Then her surrogate grandmother is attacked, lifelong lies are exposed, and her mother is arrested by ICE. Without a home, without answers, Manu investigates the only clue she has about her past: a mysterious "Z" emblem.
How to Host a Brave Conversation
Hosting a brave conversation requires intentional planning, active facilitation, and a commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment. This guide aims to assist facilitators in establishing a positive environment for deep, meaningful conversations.
Download the Brave Conversation Guide
If you need to access the "How to Host a Brave Conversation Guide" in an alternative format, please reach out to claire.huber@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
Reflection Journal Activity
For classrooms, book clubs, and individual readers participating in Read Brave.
This reflection journal can be completed as you read, reflecting the Moon Phases of the book.
Just print, fold, read, and journal!
If You Liked... Lobizona
If You Liked "Lobizona"...
If you or someone you know needs referrals to immigration or citizenship resources, please reach out to Adriana Galvan, SPPL's Spanish Community Specialist, at Adriana.Galvan@ci.stpaul.mn.us. or 651-742-8495.