First generation, Guatemalan-American immigrant, Milagros “Millie” Vargas, always does what her family needs and puts what she wants on hold. She’s a star student who just learned she got a full-ride scholarship to Stanford. But it’s Spring 2018 in Corpus Christi, Texas, and the political climate is heating up. 

Millie must care for her siblings while her recently widowed mama takes a  full-time, nanny job for the rich, white Wheeler family. Mr. Wheeler is a Democratic U.S. Senator who, despite his good intentions, causes more trouble for the Vargas family after he shares their story in one of his campaign speeches. 

Together the families must battle against racist attacks but Millie isn’t convinced the Wheelers will ever understand or be able to help their situation.