Sonia Nazario presents similar ideas about the struggles of immigration and family separation in two different genres: her non-fiction book Enrique’s Journey and her journalistic article The Boy Left Behind. In Enrique’s Journey , Nazario uses detailed narrative techniques such as vivid descriptions, personal anecdotes, and in-depth interviews to create an emotional connection and immerse readers in the perilous journey of a young Honduran boy seeking to reunite with his mother. This storytelling approach humanizes the immigrant experience and evokes empathy. Conversely, in The Boy Left Behind , a journalistic article, she employs a more concise and factual style, using statistics, expert opinions, and straightforward reporting to highlight the broader social impact of immigration on children left behind in their home countries. While both texts emphasize the hardships faced by immigrant families, the book’s narrative depth contrasts with the article’s informative directness, each supporting Nazario’s purpose of raising awareness and fostering understanding through genre-appropriate techniques.