Spare Parts
Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream
by:
Joshua Davis
in:
Sociology
Summary:
The book chronicles the true story of four Latino high school students who form an underdog robotics team. Despite their limited resources and undocumented status in the U.S., they compete against the country's top universities and strive for success and recognition.
Key points:
1. Education's Power: The book highlights education as a key to personal growth and social mobility. Despite being undocumented and resource-limited, the four teens excel in a robotics competition through dedication and teacher guidance.
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