Just Like Us

Just Like Us by Karen Zacarías is a documentary-style play published by Samuel French in 2023. This edition, written in English and spanning 100 pages, explores the lives of four Latina teenage girls in Denver, two of whom are documented and two who are not. As they navigate young adulthood, their close-knit friendships face challenges when immigration status influences their opportunities, leading to a complex interplay of personal and political issues.

Readers will find that Just Like Us delves into the intricacies of friendship and identity against the backdrop of immigration debates. The narrative raises essential questions about what it means to be American, particularly in the context of the girls’ diverging futures amid a political firestorm. This play addresses themes of tragedy and women’s fiction, providing insight into the struggles and resilience of its characters as they confront societal challenges.