Teacher Jacqueline Alcántara's book is inspired by her experience as a first-generation child growing up in a Spanish-speaking household. Families can attend a launch party Saturday in Pilsen.

Saldaña and her Italian husband, Marco Perego-Saldaña, have been married since 2013.

My son balls his hand into a fist. “I will punch the border patrol so they won’t take you, mom.” Then he cries into my ...