La Travesia de Enrique

This astonishing true story by Sonia Nazario chronicles the unforgettable journey of a Honduran boy, Enrique, who faces immense hardship and danger to reunite with his mother in the United States. After his mother leaves for the U.S. when he is five, Enrique, at sixteen, embarks on a perilous and illegal trek across Mexico, clinging to freight trains.

Driven by determination and a deep longing, he navigates hostile worlds, evading gang members, bandits, and corrupt police, relying on his wit, courage, and the kindness of strangers. This epic journey mirrors the experiences of thousands of immigrant children seeking their families each year.