2011 GO BIG READ
Enrique's Journey
Nazario tells the story of Enrique's odyssey to find his mother, after she left him with family in Honduras to go to the U.S. to provide a better life for him. The story recounts Enrique journey as he heads north, as do thousands of immigrant children, clinging to the tops and sides of freight trains.
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This open-ended, lively discussion is a platform for the exploration of important issues, from a range of perspectives. Join the conversation, read the book and bring your thoughts to the table.
Features
2012-13 book announcement coming soon!
Program News
Reviewers are now sifting & winnowing through the suggested innovation books.
See the running suggestion list and nominate titles all year long.
Access the video and transcript from the October 27th Author Event, An Evening with Sonia Nazario
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Read this year's press release about the book.
Join us for photographer Don Bartletti's campus visit during the Our Nations of Others juried exhibit.