Title: A Journey Toward Hope
Author: Victor Hinojosa & Coert Vooehees
Illustrator: Susan Guevara
Publisher: 6 Foot Press
ISBN: 9781644420089
Review:
Every year thousands of
children journey on their own to make it to the United States. The journey of
this story begins with the authors who want readers to learn about the
challenges and obstacles these children face so they can have a future.
Rodrigo, Alessander, Laura
and Nando are all from different parts of South America and yet they all have a
common goal. They want a better life for themselves in America. They know the
journey ahead will be long and treaturous but inspite of that they have hope.
They see that many others have the same dream and in some instances are met
with kindness. But even after they reach the border they still have an even
longer journey ahead.
Although this story feels
light and colorful the underlying darkeness is there. This darkness is the
journey and the many harmful things that could and do happen to these children.
This book will bring about an awareness that can not be ignored. The back pages
provide maps of the journey, how you can get involved and how Baylor University
is taking charge of The Global Hunger and Migration Project. Parents and
teachers can use this guide as a way of bringing attention the this struggle
and offer solutions as to how everyone can help.
Courtesy of Media Masters Publicity
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