My Home Is in My Backpack
Written by Eugenia Perrella
Illustrated by Angela Salerno
Published by Floris Books
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.
También disponible en Español, Mi Casa Especial.
Primary ISBN: 9781782509257
Publication Date: October 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Venezuelan/Venezuelan American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Refugee Journey, Refugee: Unspecified
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: On Journey, Refugee
Click here for details about how we define our titles.
Engagement Projects & Resources:
Share your favorite resources for this book with info@imyourneighborbooks.org.