Maria Dolores Aquila Interview Episode 663

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.