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Struggles of Trying to Be Mexican American Enough
Jonatan Noriega, 2021

ISBN10: n/a    ISBN13: 9798794002218


Xavier Barrera has a hard time understanding who he is. Growing up in the United States is difficult, especially when he doesn't have anybody he can relate to. At times he feels like he is too Mexican, while other times he feels like he is not Mexican enough. With the help of friendships and family, he learns what it means to be an actual Mexican. He starts to understand the struggles and hardships of his culture and begins to reconsider if being Mexican is something he truly wants.