Misael comes from El Salvador, a country we don’t hear much about in the news. What do we learn about El Salvador from Caravan to the North? What are some of the foods, sights and animals you would expect to find there based on the descriptions in the book?
Expand on this knowledge by researching El Salvador and the struggles children may face there that prompt families like Misael’s to flee.
Helpful sites to start with:
- “El Salvador,” by National Geographic Kids: https://bit.ly/2ImilUX
- “Children of El Salvador: Realizing Children’s Rights in El Salvador,” by Humanium: https://bit.ly/2VcJjn3