MARIE MARQUARDT is a Scholar-in-Residence at Emory University's Candler School of Theology and author of The Radius of Us and Flight Season. She has published articles and co-authored two non-fiction books about Latin American immigration to the U.S. South. Marie is chair of El Refugio, a non-profit that serves detained immigrants and their families. She lives in a busy household in Decatur, Georgia with her spouse, four children, a dog, and a bearded dragon.
"Marquardt knowledgably takes on the plight of undocumented
families . . . readers seeking a star-crossed love story with a
twist won't be disappointed" --Publishers Weekly "Marquardt has a
lot to teach . . . but never does it feel didactic. Instead,
Marquardt envelops you into the story of this one family and this
one young couple trying to beat the odds." --Bustle "Worthy
examination of undocumented immigration in the American South
through the lens of young love." --Kirkus "Marquardt provides a
critical view of the stigmas and difficulties plaguing undocumented
youth in U.S. schools without glossing over the legal realities of
deportation and detainment. Readers will find the romantic aspects
of Alma and Evan's relationship sweet and exciting." --School
Library Journal "Marquardt has written a book with a hopeful, if
not happy, ending, filled with stark details about life in the U.S.
for undocumented families. Eye-opening and touching."
--Booklist
Dream Things True is a satisfying and rich debut novel about love
and the importance of following dreams. -Américas Award Committee
"A true Romeo and Juliet romance with a wider moral sweep-tender,
heart-wrenching and wise. Every character shines." --Huntley
Fitzpatrick, author of What I Thought Was True "DREAM THINGS TRUE
by Marie Marquardt is a story that must be told and needs to be
read. With sensitivity and care, Marquardt deftly illustrates the
struggles and hopes of Alma, an undocumented teenager living in the
United States. Alma's story reflects the lives of millions of young
people trapped between countries and cultures, longing for a place
to belong. An important story that's full of heart, it will forever
change the way you view those who live their lives in the shadows."
--Jennifer Mathieu, author of The Truth About Alice "A compelling
read with complex, true-to-life characters, DREAM THINGS TRUE is a
unique novel. Not only will it cause readers to empathize with
characters in difficult situations, it will get them to consider
the plight of people in the real world. Add in a love story you can
root for." --Adi Alsaid, author of Let's Get Lost "Marquardt's
Dreams Things True vividly weaves to life the thrill of falling in
love in the South while awakening readers to the struggles of
US-Mexican immigration policies. In this touching coming-of-age
story, full of hope and possibilities, Marquardt captures the
bittersweet world of undocumented teens living in the US and the
power of true love." --Malin Alegria, author of Border Town series
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