Tag Archives: refugees

In Search of Safety – Book Recommendation

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Joanna

Title: In Search of Safety, Voices of Refugees Author and Photographer: Susan Kuklin  Publisher: Candlewick Press, May 2020 Ages: 13+ Themes: war, refugees, re-settlement, USA, slavery, violence, Nebraska Opening: Fraidoon: “From 1984, when I was born, until July 16, 2017, when I … Continue reading →

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house without walls – middle grade book recommendation

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Joanna

Title: house without walls Author: Ching Yeung Russell  Publisher: Yellow Jacket (Little Bee Books), 2019 Ages: 11-14 Themes: refugees, Vietnam, Vietnam boat people, Vietnamese, Chinese, refugee camps, pirates Novel in verse Opening: An hour before dawn, Ah Mah and my ma want us … Continue reading →

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The Journey – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Joanna

Title: The Journey Author and Illustrator: Francesca Sanna Publisher: Flying Eye Books, 2016 Ages: 6-12 Themes:  immigration, journeys, fear of unknown, new homes, hope, refugees Opening: I lived with my family in a city close to the sea. Every summer we used to spend … Continue reading →

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