Camí a l'escola

Synopsis of Camí a l'escola

«Camí a l'escola» is a non-fiction book by Marie-Claire Javoy, published by Editorial Alrevés in paperback (224 pages, in Catalan).

It brings together testimonies of children from various countries who travel long distances every day, sometimes along dangerous paths, to get to school. Despite poverty, bad weather and distance, they keep hope of studying to have a future; among them, Samuel wants to be a doctor and Zahira argues that all girls should be able to attend school.

First edition, translated from French by Bel Olid and published in March 2015. Includes 50 photographs, 40 in colour, and 10 world map graphics.

For children and young adult readers interested in real stories of overcoming adversity and access to education in different parts of the world.