Storytime: For All/Para Todos

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In Alejandra Domenzain’s For All/Para Todos, a young girl named Flor and her father are driven to leave their country for the promise of a land called For All. When Flor comes to understand the deep impact of their immigration papers, she picks up her green pen and writes from the heart, telling the story of immigrants who have been excluded from “justice for all.” She inspires others to speak up and take action in the hope that their new country will live up to its ideals. A timely bilingual story, written in musical rhyme, beautifully illustrated, calling children to compassion and courage. Joining Domenzain is Faisal Al-Juburi, who leads the philanthropy team at the migrant justice not-for-profit RAICES, and Melody Klingenfuss, statewide youth organizer for the California Dream Network.

Grades PreK – 3

For All/Para Todos Discussion Questions

Books on Current Immigrant and Labor Rights; Educator Resources

Klingenfuss, Melody

Melody Klingenfuss is a statewide youth organizer for the California Dream Network, run by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA). Born in Guatemala, Klingenfuss didn’t realize she was undocumented until she was 17, when it came time to apply for college. While she graduated high school with honors, her options were limited by her status and inability to secure scholarships or financial aid. She eventually entered the USC Price School of Public Policy master of nonprofit leadership and management program. Less than two weeks after completing her master’s degree she landed what she calls her dream job.

Domenzain, Alejandra

Alejandra Domenzain grew up in Mexico and the United States. She has been an advocate for immigrant workers for more than 25 years, and also worked as an elementary school teacher. Currently, she is dedicated to improving workplace health and safety for low-wage workers. Illustrated, bilingual, and written in musical rhyme, For All/ Para Todos (Hard Ball Press) is her first children’s book. A collaboration with illustrator Katherine Loh, it tells the story of Flor. She and her dad make a dangerous journey from their poor country to a land called For All/Para Todos. But there her father works long hours picking fruit in the fields for little pay and soon learns that immigrants are not welcome. As Flor grows up, she learns that her story, like the story of so many migrants, needs to be told.

Al-Juburi , Faisal

Faisal Al-Juburi leads the philanthropy team at the migrant justice not-for-profit RAICES and has served the sector for more than 15 years. Standing at the intersection of art and administration, his credits include negotiating the merger of the intercultural relations not-for-profit Bridges of Understanding into Soliya, a pioneer in virtual exchange; heading the environmental initiative MillionTreesNYC; serving as a corporate relations specialist at the Kennedy Center; and working in the executive office at Ford’s Theatre.

Storytime: For All/Para Todos