"Is it better to spend third grade on another continent, making friends in different languages and exploring new places, or am I just missing out on life back home?" Eight-year-old Oliver asks himself this throughout a year of South American travels with his parents and two little brothers. As Oliver makes friends who don't speak the same language, overcomes travel mishaps, and takes on new challenges, he grows in his confidence to navigate different landscapes and cultures.
Centering the resilience and resourcefulness of children, My South American Classroom is for any family wanting to expand their kids' horizons to the magic of visiting new places. It is possible to face something that feels new and scary and hard-and come out the other end stronger, more confident, and more curious about the world