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Hispanic Institute of Social Issues
Documented Dreams
High School Students Document Immigration Plight in New Book
Phoenix, Arizona - A compelling account of the struggle that students without legal status in the U.S.
are facing has taken the form of a bilingual book. Under the title of Documented Dreams, the
Arizona-based Hispanic Institute of Social Issues (HISI) has published a collection of letters written
by students from Gateway Early College High School, and compiled by the school’s principal —and
2008 ‘Living the Dream’ award recipient— Yvonne Watterson.
The letters were written in response to the anonymous and generous donations by people from the
community, who made financial contributions to help students unable to qualify for in-state tuition
continue taking college classes. The group of High School students then decided to write thank you
letters to show their appreciation.
Watterson revealed that after reading the letters from students, “a book seemed the obvious way to
capture forever their collective thanks. The students wanted to thank the strangers who were
making their continued college education a reality. They could only convey their gratitude
anonymously, from the shadows.”
The idea for a book emerged simultaneously with the defeat in the U.S. Senate of the Dream Act
last Fall. Millions of students were hoping to regularize their status and be able to continue with their
education.
“Mrs. Watterson contacted us, we read the letters, and immediately jumped into giving form to the
book project”, stated Eduardo Barraza, HISI’s director. “We recognize that we are living in a
historical turning point; publishing the students’ letters is an attempt to ensure we accurately record
history as it happens before our eyes, and in the voice of its protagonists: the students themselves.”
Documented Dreams is a book of enormous human value, mainly because it symbolizes the
aspirations of millions of students caught in a sociopolitical midpoint. The book will further contribute
to the efforts of keeping students taking college classes at this early college program, as it will be
used as a tuition fund-raising tool.
For further information visit www.hisi.org/books.html or call 480 – 983–1445.
Author: Compiled and Edited by Yvonne Watterson | Photographs by Eduardo Barraza
Title: Documented Dreams
ISBN-13: 978-9797814-3-8
Price: $19.95 + $3.99 (add $1.00 s/h fee per each additional book purchased.)
For more informatión, or to place a mail order, please call 480-983-1445 or e-mail: books@hisi.org
Checks or Money Orders payable to:
HISI
PO Box 50553
Mesa, Arizona 85208-0028
Documented Dreams in the Media
High School Students Document Immigration Plight in New Book
Phoenix, Arizona - A compelling account of the struggle that students without legal status in the U.S.
are facing has taken the form of a bilingual book. Under the title of Documented Dreams, the
Arizona-based Hispanic Institute of Social Issues (HISI) has published a collection of letters written
by students from Gateway Early College High School, and compiled by the school’s principal —and
2008 ‘Living the Dream’ award recipient— Yvonne Watterson.
The letters were written in response to the anonymous and generous donations by people from the
community, who made financial contributions to help students unable to qualify for in-state tuition
continue taking college classes. The group of High School students then decided to write thank you
letters to show their appreciation.
Watterson revealed that after reading the letters from students, “a book seemed the obvious way to
capture forever their collective thanks. The students wanted to thank the strangers who were
making their continued college education a reality. They could only convey their gratitude
anonymously, from the shadows.”
The idea for a book emerged simultaneously with the defeat in the U.S. Senate of the Dream Act
last Fall. Millions of students were hoping to regularize their status and be able to continue with their
education.
“Mrs. Watterson contacted us, we read the letters, and immediately jumped into giving form to the
book project”, stated Eduardo Barraza, HISI’s director. “We recognize that we are living in a
historical turning point; publishing the students’ letters is an attempt to ensure we accurately record
history as it happens before our eyes, and in the voice of its protagonists: the students themselves.”
Documented Dreams is a book of enormous human value, mainly because it symbolizes the
aspirations of millions of students caught in a sociopolitical midpoint. The book will further contribute
to the efforts of keeping students taking college classes at this early college program, as it will be
used as a tuition fund-raising tool.
For further information visit www.hisi.org/books.html or call 480 – 983–1445.
Author: Compiled and Edited by Yvonne Watterson | Photographs by Eduardo Barraza
Title: Documented Dreams
ISBN-13: 978-9797814-3-8
Price: $19.95 + $3.99 (add $1.00 s/h fee per each additional book purchased.)
For more informatión, or to place a mail order, please call 480-983-1445 or e-mail: books@hisi.org
Checks or Money Orders payable to:
HISI
PO Box 50553
Mesa, Arizona 85208-0028
Documented Dreams in the Media
| Carlos Flores Vizcarra Consul, General of Mexico commended the book Documented Dreams. Yvonne Watterson and Eduardo Barraza flank Mr. Flores. |
| Photo by Maria Jesus Cervantes |
Univision KTVW-Channel 33 - Phoenix, Arizona
Story (in Spanish) by Reporter Victor H. Rodriguez
Story (in Spanish) by Reporter Victor H. Rodriguez
KSUN 1400AM Radio Fiesta - José Cortez Interview in Spanish - AUDIO
Telemundo KTAZ-TV 39 - Phoenix, Arizona
Story (in Spanish) by Reporter Yezmin Thomas
Story (in Spanish) by Reporter Yezmin Thomas
Telemundo KTAZ-TV 39 - Phoenix, Arizona
Programa Arizona al Dia - Story (in Spanish) by Yezmin Thomas
Programa Arizona al Dia - Story (in Spanish) by Yezmin Thomas
| "It’s a fascinating and inspiring project." Dick Stolley PEOPLE Magazine Founder "This is great news! Students in Arizona have gathered and done something great." Dream Act - Texas Blog "I'd like to applaud all the DREAMERS who took this initiative and have given all of us a voice." Generation One Point Five Blog "A God thing..." J. Trujillo "This book is the first of its kind to shed light on real vicitms of immigration reform (or lack thereof). I found it relevant, moving and shocking. Shocking that we as a country are forcing people AWAY from education. It is a must read for everyone, regardless of political views. Kudos to the courageous Yvonne Watterson and her students!" AMAZON.COM Customer Review "Documented Dreams: Dreamer book released!" DREAM Act Portal - Forums |
