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Sleeping with the Lights On

David Unger

Illustrator: Carlos VĂ©lez Aguilera

Ages: 6+

Published: 2020

Publisher: Groundwood Books

ISBN: 978-1-77306-384-3

Keywords: War, Anxiety, Family

War in Guatemala changes the life of a young boy and his family. Ultimately, they flee to the United States. Black-and-white illustrations.