Sometimes, the most powerful acts of courage come from the youngest voices.

In this episode, I'm joined by author María Dolores Águila to discuss her middle grade novel in verse, A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez.

Inspired by the real-life Lemon Grove Incident, the book tells the story of a young boy who finds the courage to stand up against injustice — and the community that stands with him.

This is a conversation about history, resilience, cultural identity, and the power of storytelling to bring overlooked moments into the light.