Displaying 1 of 1 2015 Format: Book Author: Jiménez, Francisco, 1943- author. Title: Taking hold : from migrant childhood to Columbia University / Francisco Jiménez. Publisher, Date: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2015] ©2015 Description: 191 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm illustration Summary: In this fourth book in his award-winning memoir series, Francisco Jimenez leaves everything behind in California--a loving family, a devoted girlfriend, and the culture that shaped him-- to attend Columbia University in New York City. Contents: Inside the gates -- Outside the gates -- The breakup -- First encounters -- A revolution -- Solitary days -- Ups and downs -- Harlem next door -- Choices made -- A surprise -- Concentration -- Rebellion from within -- So far yet so close -- "Today I am born" -- Making a home -- Life on Grymes Hill -- One step closer -- A novice -- Within reach -- A new life -- Crossing the line -- In hand -- A wonder -- Taking Hold. Notes: Sequel to: The circuit, Reaching out, and Breaking through. Subjects: Migrant agricultural laborers -- Juvenile literature. Mexican American families -- Juvenile literature. Mexican Americans -- Juvenile literature. California -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature. Genre: Autobiographies. Personal narratives. Young adult literature. LCCN: 2014008746 ISBN: 9781328742094 9780547632308 Current Holds: 0 System Availability:2 (of 2) Place Request Please select and request a specific volume by clicking one of the icons in the 'Where Is It?' section below. Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Where Is It? Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1