A quiet sadness lurks behind Ivonne Barrios’ deep brown eyes. She possesses a solemn maturity beyond her 21 years of age—characteristic of someone who has had an incredibly tough life. However, Ivonne doesn’t waste time feeling sorry for herself. She doesn’t complain....
Seventeen-year-old Werner Álvarez does not quite fit in with the fading paint and muted walls of Tacajalvé Cooperative School, where he attends eighth grade. He is bright and alert. His deep brown eyes light up as he discusses topics he likes to research on the...
