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About the Book
Solito is the award-winning memoir of Salvadoran poet Javier Zamora. The book recounts his journey from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine as he traveled without his parents to reunite with his family. Through his eyes, readers experience the hopes, fears, dangers, and acts of kindness that shaped a life-changing migration journey. Zamora's story reminds us that behind every immigration debate are real people, families, and dreams.
Why the Big Read?
National Migration Week, September 21-27, offers a special opportunity for faith communities to reflect on the experiences of migrants and refugees and on our call to uphold the dignity of every person. Reading 'Solito' together helps move the conversation beyond headlines and statistics, inviting us to encounter migration through the story of a child seeking to reunite with his family. By gathering in community, listening deeply, and reflecting together, we can better discern how God is calling us to respond with compassion, solidarity, and action. 'Solito' invites us to encounter migration not as an issue or debate, but as a human journey. Through Javier Zamora's story, readers are called to reflect on the dignity of every person, the importance of family, and our responsibility to welcome and accompany those on the move.