When explaining the harsh realities of war to younger children, sometimes a book written at their level of understanding can be helpful—which is why we’ve gathered over 20 titles that share the varied experiences of families enduring conflict in their nations and the trauma of leaving one’s...
however, falls short and it’s up to Sora to get her and her brother to safety despite the harsh winter and ruthless soldiers. I loved this book because it was inspired by a true family story like my own. [middle grade
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There are medical centers and play areas for kids, too. What makes this shelter different from others, besides the size, is that there's a makeshift bus station inside. MORE: Russia-Ukraine live updates Multiple buses shuttle refugees to different countries throughout the European Union every ...
Pamela: I second your cautions to parents. But while I would expect young readers to find this book lands somewhere between unsettling to unforgettably disturbing, there is a place for books that move us believers to care about the pain of others. ...
From the book Un-Settling Middle Eastern Refugees Chapters in this book (23) Frontmatter Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction Un-Settling Middle Eastern Refugees Part I (Dis)Counting Refugees 1. When States Need Refugees: Iraqi Kurdistan and the Security Alibi 2. ...
They dream of gifts which children in developed countries take for granted.Maybe a book to read, or a pencil and an exercise book of their very own. Their imagination can create toys,but it cannot create books.Someone else must provide them.A more costly and valuable gift they cannot imagin...
Stories of Human Kind: Searching for Home is a joint effort from Save the Children, Johnson & Johnson and Facebook, focusing on the lives of refugee families at the Tempelhof refugee camp in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the video project is to help humanize the crisis, and put faces to...
Also, The Rent Collector is one I have never heard of but will be looking for at the library. I worked with street kids who collected trash to survive and I imagine it will be a bit heavy for me but worth reading. Amy Smalley says: August 15, 2018 at 3:06 pm Another book that...
I have many plans in mind as I look forward to returning next year. Please stay tuned for my upcoming book and for more opportunities to partner with me in my next volunteer teaching visit. My students graciously treated me to lunch on the beach after the final exam ...