I Am America Paz. I am not illegal. Soy América Paz. No soy ilegal. By Denis O'Leary.

I Am America Paz. I am not illegal. Soy América Paz. No no soy ilegal, a bilingual children's book written, illustrated, and translated into Spanish by Denis O’Leary, is a heartfelt children’s illustrated story about a young migrant girl and her immediate family. They traversed across the desert, and dangerous and unknown lands to cross the border to work in the agricultural fields picking fruits in America. They settled and worked hard, including young America Paz, hoping to find a hospitable and warm home of their own in their new adopted country. One day, before the daybreak, a knock on the door upends their lives, and in its wake, a little girl, America Paz continues to dream that she can contribute and be loved.

Denis O’Leary has been an educator for three decades and long served in civil rights organizations as well as has been an elected school Trustee for seventeen of those years.  Denis O’Leary has authored fascinating books that reflect respect for diverse Latin American cultures such as Alba Walking in the Shadows, Esteban’s Caravan, and children’s books honoring the late César Chávez. He wrote and illustrated Remembering César Chávez, a Spanish/English bilingual book, César Chávez, a coloring book, Little César Chávez, and Grandpa’s Short-Handled Hoe. El azadón de mango corto del Abuelito. A Spanish/English bilingual Early Reader Story book, and Popol Vuh: Stories for Children. 

Denis O’Leary has been an educator for nearly three decades and long served in civil rights organizations as well has been an elected school Trustee for sixteen of those years.  Denis O’Leary has authored fascinating books that reflect respect for diverse Latin American cultures such as Alba Walking in the Shadows, Esteban’s Caravan, children’s books about César Chávez and Grandpa’s Short Handled Hoe. Mr. O’Leary’s illustrations  and story is a tribute to César Chávez, the labor leader and founder of the United Farmworkers’ Union.