This interview with acclaimed author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh explores the intersection of undocumented labour, visual storytelling, and socio-political resistance through the lens of his graphic book Undocumented: A Worker’s Fight. Tonatiuh reflects on how his personal experiences and community ties shaped his understanding of migrant labour struggles and informed his artistic approach. The conversation includes themes of labour exploitation, immigration policy, indigenous visual traditions, and linguistic plurality, shedding light on how stylized visual forms can document injustice and foster solidarity. By adopting the aesthetics of Mixtec codices, Tonatiuh not only amplifies marginalized voices but also disrupts Eurocentric artistic conventions in graphic literature. The interview serves as a commentary on the power of art as activism, situating undocumented labourers within a broader global movement for dignity, equity, and workers’ rights.