My Two Border Towns

A boy crosses the bridge from his U.S. hometown into its twin city in Mexico with his father, visiting family, favorite shops, and friends seeking asylum along the way.

For families who know that home can stretch across a border, this is a Saturday morning that feels like both a routine and a small act of love.

• Big idea: A community's care for one another doesn't stop at a border — it's a place, a rhythm, and a shared responsibility.
• Vibes: Warm, unhurried, rooted in ritual and place

• enjoy stories about family traditions and routines
• are curious about life along the U.S.-Mexico border
• are working on understanding kindness toward people in need
• respond well to gentle, real-world storytelling grounded in one family's day

• Story & noticing details: What are all the stops the boy and his father make on their trip to The Other Side?
• Real-life connection: Do you have a special routine you share with a parent or family member?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think the boy feels when he visits his friends seeking asylum?
• Community & care: Why do you think the boy and his father bring supplies to their friends?
• Imagination: If you could visit a twin town just down the street, what would you want to see there?