My Home is in My Backpack

Written by Eugenia Perrella · Illustrated by Angela Salerno

A young refugee dreams of finding a safe place to call home.

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36 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Clara, a young refugee, journeys with her family, leaving everything behind. As they traverse long distances, sometimes in silence, Clara finds solace in stories of hope from new friends in their tent village. Each tale reveals a cherished memory, a beacon in the darkness. Clara dreams of the day she can finally rest, her backpack set aside, in a place she can truly call home. Will her journey lead to the safety she longs for, or will the road stretch on endlessly? Discover the resilience and hope that light Clara's path.

From the publisher

A Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of 2025 Clara and her family are forced to leave everything behind in this poignant but hopeful story of forced migration, told through the eyes of a young refugee. “We all carry our special homes with us - in our backpacks and pockets, and in our hearts.” Every day Clara and her family walk a long way. Sometimes they talk and joke, sometimes they must hide and keep silent. At night, in their village of tents, Clara visits her new friends to hear about their special homes: the things that light up the darkness for them. But Clara hopes someday soon their journey will end, and she can put down her backpack and find a safe place for her special home to stay.

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