Praise for Across a Hundred Mountains:

"Grande's spare, elegantly written tale of a young Mexican girl searching for her farmworker father, missing since he left to seek his fortune in 'el otro lado', is a timely and riveting read." --People Magazine

“Grande's deft portraiture endows even the smallest characters with grace.” — Publisher's Weekly, starred review

"An affecting debut on Mexican poverty, illegal immigration and cosmic injustice. " --Kirkus Reviews

"A breathtaking debut." --El Paso Times

"Grande's heartfelt [novel] addresses a worthy subject — the desperation of illegal immigrants and the families they leave behind. " --Entertainment Weekly

2007 American Book Award Winner!

Winner of El Premio Aztlan Literary Award 2006!

Voted "Top 10 Latino Authors to Watch" by LatinoStories!

Voted "Top Adventure Book Written by a Latina Author" by Catalina Magazine's Book Club!