by boot | Mar 12, 2025
“Refugee” is one of those words we hear a lot but may not fully understand. We also forget that along with adults, children can be refugees too—like Misael was. With your class, watch this five-minute video from UNICEF that is specially designed for classroom use to...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
In the afterword, the author of Caravan to the North explains that the route from San Salvador to Tijuana is 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers). Using a tool like Google Maps, find a location that is about the same distance away from your home or school. How long would it...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Spend some time discussing or reflecting on Misael. How would you describe him? What is one thing you have in common with him? What do we know about him? What do we not know about him? What motivates him to leave his home? What does he miss about El Salvador once he...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Caravan to the North is a novel told in verse. We read of Misael’s long and difficult journey through short, fragmentary bursts rather than long and detailed prose. Why do you think the author would use this form to write a story about a refugee caravan? How does the...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
After reading Caravan to the North, revisit the notes made in response to the pre-reading questions. Which predictions most aligned with the story as it unfolded? Which ones strayed most from the actual story? What surprised you about the story and why? What did not...
