Author: Eve Bunting
Title: Going Home
Illustrator: David Diaz
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 1998
Format: Paperback
Genre: Multicultural
Reading Level: Assisted
Interest-Level: Elementary
Topics: Mexico, America, Immigrants
Summary: Even Bunting tells the tale a family immigrating to America from Mexico and the confusion the parents children have. They do not understand why they would leave the home they love for “opportunities”. A great book for children to learn about the stress and struggles that comes from moving and starting over.
Extension Activities:
-Have students find Mexico on a map. Talk about the culture and how it is different from America – such as food, beliefs, holidays, etc.
