by boot | Mar 12, 2025
If you had to leave your home like Misael did, what items would you choose to take with you? Make sure they are small and light enough to carry for a long journey. Make a list or draw the items you would bring with you. What items would you miss? How does this...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
The illustrations of this book were created by Manuel Monroy. How did these images add or subtract from your experience of the story? What makes the style of these images unique? How does the artist’s technique help convey the topic of the book? Things to notice about...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
The caravan in this book ventured so far north only to be faced with resistance and tear gas at their destination. At the end of the book, their future is yet uncertain. Why do you think Misael and his fellow travelers were willing to take such a big risk even when...
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...
