A Journey Toward Hope

Under a merciless sun and star-scattered skies, Rodrigo, a 14-year-old fleeing Honduran gang violence, Alessandra, a 10-year-old Q’eqchi’ girl clutching her grandfather’s woven scarf, and siblings Laura and Nando from El Salvador tread dusty Veracruz roads side by side, their footsteps echoing centuries of hope and fear woven into Central America’s Northern Triangle. Bonded by shared loss, they navigate perilous border towns in Mexico—dodging corrupt officials, crossing swollen rivers, and whispering prayers beneath the rusted steel of the U.S.–Mexico border wall—each mile a testament to their unwavering belief in Immigration Rights and Human Rights. Susan Guevara’s award-winning illustrations bring every cramped bus seat and hidden shelter to life, while four pages of nonfiction back matter from Baylor University’s Global Hunger and Migration Project ground their odyssey in the stark realities facing 50,000 unaccompanied minors each year. This powerful graphic tribute transforms classrooms, reading circles, and faith-based youth groups into living forums for empathy and action, urging us to see beyond headlines and recognize every child’s right to safety, education, and belonging. Tap the Save to List button to bookmark this title, or tap the External Link button to view purchase and rental options.