Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. How did Coyote Lost and Found compare to The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, the first book in the series? Which one did you prefer, and why?

2. Which moment creates the most balanced blend of gravity and humor?

3. Did you sympathize with Coyote when she broke into the thrift store? Why or why not?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Coyote’s journey is one of letting go. Describe a time when you had to let go of something important. How did that experience help you to grow?

2. Have you ever arrived at a destination and realized that the anticipation or the journey was the best part? What did this teach you about the bigger picture of life?

3. Would you like to live on a bus for a week, a month, a year? Why or why not?

4. The novel highlights what can be learned from travel through Coyote’s experiences. Have you ever been on a journey that taught you something important? What role does travel play in your own life?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. How does the author leverage the historical reality of the COVID-19 pandemic to influence the experiences of the characters? How accurately is this topic depicted?

2. How does being a nationwide traveler shape Coyote’s outlook and personality? What makes her experience of the US unique?

3. Why does Coyote’s grief lead her to take risks and deceive others? How does her behavior stand as a critique of the myriad effects of grief?

Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.

1. Why does the author choose to begin the story with Coyote’s discovery of her mother’s ashes? Why does this moment send Coyote’s life spiraling into chaos?

2. Coyote views much of her life as a coherent narrative with broader themes. How do stories represent life, and how does the novel exhibit the disconnect between the two?

3. What does Coyote learn when she finally reads the poem that her mother picked out? How does this moment help her to grow as a person?

4. Why is letting go of old fixations such an important part of growing up? Does this process always involve an element of loss?

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. What will Coyote’s next adventure be? Who might she meet along the way, and what lessons do you hope she will learn?

2. If you were taking a road trip with your favorite people, who would you choose to bring, and what music would you play? What sights would you see along the way?

3. Imagine yourself as a fly on the wall aboard the bus known as Yager. What might you see or overhear as Coyote and Rodeo pursue their latest journey? What events does Coyote’s account “fast-forward” through and omit?

4. Choose your favorite scene from the book and create a two-minute skit inspired by the moment. Feel free to add your own twist.