Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees
BookLife Publishing Punishment and Slavery
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. Without the movement of people, the world would be a very different place. World War One and Two shaped the world in many different ways. Millions of people were affected and many people moved around the world, for good and for bad. This book explores the movement of people during war and conflicts from today and looks at how this has shaped the world.
£12.59
BookLife Publishing Refugees and Displacement
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. This book covers asylum seekers and refugees, The Vietnam War, The Syrian Civil War, refugee camps, life as a refugee, displacement, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina. Includes discussion questions, glossary and index.
£13.99
BookLife Publishing Refugees and Displacement
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. Without the movement of people, the world would be a very different place. World War One and Two shaped the world in many different ways. Millions of people were affected and many people moved around the world, for good and for bad. This book explores the movement of people during war and conflicts from today and looks at how this has shaped the world.
£9.49
Bonnier Books Ltd The Eleventh Trade
Book SynopsisWinner of the UKLA Book AwardFor fans of WONDER and REFUGEE BOY - meet Sami, a twelve-year-old refugee from Afghanistan, as he searches for friendship, a place to call home and his grandfather's most prized possession.Back in Afghanistan, before the Taliban came, Sami's grandfather was a famous musician. People would come from miles around and pay thousands to hear him play the rebab. Now Sami and his grandfather are refugees living in Boston. The rebab is their most valuable possession and a reminder of home.Then one terrible day, the rebab is stolen. Sami's grandfather is devastated. His last link with home is gone and with it, his livelihood. Sami resolves to get the rebab back as a surprise for Eid. When he finds it on ebay, with a hefty price tag attached, he begins to trade the few possessions he has - and as he does, he finds, to his surprise, that there are all kinds of people willing to help.Trade ReviewBoth a quest story and a friendship story, this book brings to life the traumatic reality refugee children experience in a world filled with borders and walls. * Kirkus Review *'A heartwarming story of life as a refugee, about friendship, overcoming tragedy, and an exciting quest. A classic book relevant to the events in the world today.' -- Jess Butterworth, author of RUNNING ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD * Jess Butterworth, author of RUNNING ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD *When we write stories about cultures other than our own, we listen to people with the life experience. Alyssa Hollingsworth has done more than that - she has lived alongside and befriended people who have shared their stories. I wasn't just introduced to Sami. I was introduced to a whole culture...Readers will cheer Sami on in his quest and cry with him when he shares his worst experiences. A true read for empathy and a great story of our times * Book Murmuration *This book is thoughtful and poignant, important without ever losing sight of hope ... It's so packed with themes and questions that would also make it a fantastic class book for schools ... It's an incredible debut, and I hope, a future children's classic * Phonetic Mangoes *I love this book. It is simply written but the genius of it comes in the topic and how it draws children (especially boys) into the story through commonality with the protagonist, and then transports them into a different world ... It's a fantastic choice for helping children who are stuck in rut to read more widely ... A story of survival, love and understanding. By the time I got to the middle, I couldn't put it down * Just Imagine *Vibrant characters and a lively narrative draw the reader straight into this story * Inis Reading Guide *A powerful, compassionate story ... if you're looking for a story filled with kindness and compassion to share with Palacio's Wonder, or Zephaniah's Refugee Boy, this is the book for you. * Happiful magazine *Crosses different cultures and shows that people are people, whatever their culture. We particularly like the glossary of Pashto and Afghan phrases! * Creative Steps *It's compassionately told, with expert research done by Hollingsworth, * Book Trust *
£7.59
Little Island A Lonely Note
Book SynopsisAn black Iraq war veteran and an Iraqi-American Muslim teenager form an unlikely friendship through their shared love of John Coltrane. A supreme coming-of-age story of friendship, forgiveness — and jazz. Tariq is is a young Iraqi-American Muslim man, beset by danger on the streets and conflict at home. Music is his only consolation. When he forms a friendship with the volatile but intriguing record-store owner and Iraq war veteran, Jamal, Tariq discovers the world of jazz — and the man he could become. Jamal is exciting, eloquent, and troubled. He suffers from PTSD, is always on edge. Tariq wants to learn from Jamal's knowledge of music, but can he afford to get close to this volatile veteran? When violence that has long threatened finally erupts, things suddenly clarify for Tariq. He takes the ultimate risk — not on behalf of his friend but his enemy — and the disparate worlds of modern America and traditional Islam come together in an unexpected and gripping resolution.Trade ReviewI loved this book. Its tender, intelligent interrogation of male adolescent desperation is unflinching, as is its take on other big subjects: school bullying, what it’s like to be the only son of Iraqi Muslim migrants living and working in the US, religion, post-traumatic stress disorder, the contested limits of parental control (made all the more fractious by refugee fear – “what will the neighbours say?” amplified by a thousand), traditional Iraqi music, traditional Iraqi food (oh my, does it sound delicious), jazz and sex, with the sex – praise the Lord – so delicately portrayed that the young people retain their dignity. The story belts along with a smashing hostage-taking ending, with Tariq wondering why, like so many American scenes, it felt scripted. The author is an American who was educated here and now lives partly here and partly in Boston. This is his seventh novel. Hats off to the publisher, Little Island, for a handsomely produced tale about the difficulties and dangers of modern life. More, please. * The Irish Times *Whether the Muslim community can ever be fully accepted into American society is a question tacitly posed by Kevin Stevens in his engaging new novel A Lonely Note … With its focus on a young Muslim simultaneously alienated from and mesmerised by American life, Stevens’s novel has similarities with Terrorist, John Updike’s penultimate novel published in 2006. The comparison is facilitated by Stevens’s sharing with Updike a preoccupation with how the senses are continually quickened by the richness of the world: whether it’s the colour wheel of the seasons, the sound of jazz or a whip-poor-will, or even the guilty pleasure of a candy bar consumed during religious fasting. * Dublin Review of Books *The descriptions of teenage uncertainty, the violent swings between passion and indifference, really stand out because of how spot-on Stevens gets them … What Stevens excels in are the descriptions of Tariq’s adolescent disquietude. And how universal a feeling is that? Not only is this a teenage circumstance but one that anyone who has gone through a crisis in any stage of life is sure to recognise, relate to and appreciate reading about when it’s written this well. * Irish Independent *
£7.59
HopeRoad Publishing Ltd 21 Miles
Book Synopsis21 MILES revisits the much-loved protagonist of 29 LOCKS two years after his canal boat adventure as a fifteen-year-old. Older, wiser and more confident, life is going well for the former gang member who'd escaped a brutal life of criminal exploitation. But when Donny and his best friend Zoe plan a day trip to France ahead of their sixth form exams, Donny loses his passport and is arrested as an 'illegal' migrant. To survive, he must rely on the help of unaccompanied teenage refugees, living rough in the dunes east of Calais. Can Donny use his boat skills to cross the busiest shipping channel in the world and make it home? A fast-paced, tender and unflinching depiction of teenage friendship and resilience against the odds.Trade Review'Crafted with care & attention to detail, to encourage tween & teenage readers to think about the human stories behind the refugee headlines...gritty & gripping...beautifully written' V'sViewfromtheBookshelves;'A story whose sweeping beam illuminates a major injustices of our times'Pete Kalu, author of The Silent Striker series;'One of the best piece of fiction to come out of the refugee crisis' Anthony McGowan, Carnegie Medal winner;'A brilliang follow-up to 29 Locks. A true page-turner. A thrilling read for both children and adults'Juliet West, author of Before the Fall and the Faithful;
£8.54
Green Card Voices Immigration Stories from Upstate New York High
Book SynopsisThe Green Card Youth Voices series is a collection of books dedicated to sharing the immigration stories of young, new Americans from all over the country, with Rochester and Buffalo as our next stops. The upcoming Green Card Youth Voices: Upstate New York High Schools is a collection of personal essays written by 29 authors from Twelve Corner Middle School, Bilingual Language and Literacy Academy, Lafayette High School, and Newcomer Academy, and residing in New York State. The book includes a study guide, and a glossary to help teachers use the book as an educational resource when teaching about immigration. Included in the book are first perspective stories, full portraits, maps, 5-minute edited video links, a study guide, and a glossary which all adds a multimedia dimension to this already dynamic collection.
£13.49
Duo Press LLC Immigrant Innovators: 30 Entrepreneurs Who Made a
Book SynopsisAn inspiring children's biography collection, Immigrant Innovators highlights the stories of 30 immigrant entrepreneurs who have made it big in America. Geared toward readers ages 8-12, the book features people from around the world who played a major role in establishing global companies and products. These entrepreneurs come from more than 25 countries and have been successful in a wide range of fields, from energy bars (KIND), yogurt (Chobani), and restaurant chains (Panda Express), to dominant industry players like YouTube and Tesla. The book includes full-page illustrated portraits of each entrepreneur as well as colorful infographics throughout. Immigrant Innovators is a celebration of the immigrant experience--both the triumphs and the challenges--and an important reminder of the strength that comes from a broad and diverse population. Included, among others, are: Ayah Bdeir, Lebanon, littleBits Rihanna, Barbados, Fenty Beauty Marcus Samuelsson, Ethiopia, Chef Hamdi Ulukaya, Turkey, Chobani Max Levchin, Ukraine, PayPal Mike Krieger, Brazil, Instagram Daniel Lubetzky, Mexico, KIND Snacks Adi Tatarko and Alon Cohen, Israel, Houzz Luis von Ahn, Guatemala, Duolingo Pierre Omidyar, France, eBay Laura Behrens Wu, Germany, Shippo Jose Andres, Spain, Founder of World Central Kitchen Also includes infographics like: Pioneering Entrepreneurs Kids of Immigrants Immigrant Entrepreneurs: By the Numbers What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?
£11.99
Cuento de Luz SL Child's Play
Book SynopsisA poignant story about how children’s play and creativity help children overcome the hardship of moving and changing country and heal one's soul.Danny, Molly and Marcus are three sparkling creative siblings, although each one expresses himself differently. Danny likes music and by singing and playing the guitar he can give voice to his feelings. Mercedes would always be found with a brush in hand, drawing out her emotions. What about Marcus? You see, Marcus is a great writer—he writes down all his thoughts and he can explore his deepest sorrows.One thing that the three very special siblings love is playing together and inventing a thousand different games, but there is something that worries them —soon they will move to a new, safer house in another country. Seeing their parents so sad and watching their house being reduced to boxes breaks their soul. However, they will discover that if they stick together, they will always have a loving home.Trade Review“A well-crafted, engaging book about resilient childhoods in the face of displacement and conflict.” —Kirkus Reviews
£15.19
Cuento de Luz SL Mariama - Different But Just the Same: Different
Book SynopsisWinner at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards. Mariama embarks on a journey towards a new life and a new realization—her roots will always remain in her and that differences can bring people closer.Everything’s new for Mariama after a long journey by car, train, boat, and plane from Africa. She’s going to discover a world where the streets, her school, and the food are all different. But what about the people? She will have to work hard to learn the language that moon-white children speak, but with the help of her new friends Hugo and Paula, Mariama will discover that, despite all the different customs and traditions that exist between them, there is something that brings them closer beyond all the differences: the pleasure of playing and laughing.A beautiful tale about identity, the process of integration, and solidarity. Are you ready to meet Mariama and play with her.Trade Review“The artwork will lure readers into spending time on each page.” —Kirkus Reviews
£9.49
Cuento de Luz SL Kalak's Journey
Book SynopsisWinner at the 2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. When home doesn’t shelter Kalak’s family, they decide to set off and find a new life elsewhere. Together, they will fight the odds to find the longed-for happiness.Kalak is a stork who lives with his family somewhere where the nests are old, the roofs are all damaged, the earth is dry, and there is never enough food for everyone. One day, with a nostalgic longing in their hearts but also hope for the future, they decide to leave everything behind, and fly off to a new part of the world… The journey is long and tenuous and it lasts for weeks. Little Kalak starts to lose hope and strength after days of flying above the ocean. He lags behind the flock, almost catching up only to be separated from them again by a storm.When he finally arrives to a new land, injured and exhausted, he finds himself rejected by a group of local storks, but hopefully Kalak finds his family and reunites with them in joy. Finally, Kalak’s flock finds a new home where there is food for everybody and help from others.Trade Review"Kalak is a stork of the world, free to fly high and discover new horizons. An evocative read-aloud that is appropriate for early elementary students in a setting that invites discussion.” —School Library Journal"A story about migration and survival with a universal theme." —Kirkus Reviews
£9.99
Cuento de Luz SL Mariama - diferente pero igual (Mariama -
Book SynopsisWinner at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards. Mariama embarks on a journey towards a new life and a new realization—her roots will always remain in her and that differences can bring people closer.Everything’s new for Mariama after a long journey by car, train, boat, and plane from Africa. She’s going to discover a world where the streets, her school, and the food are all different. But what about the people? She will have to work hard to learn the language that moon-white children speak, but with the help of her new friends Hugo and Paula, Mariama will discover that, despite all the different customs and traditions that exist between them, there is something that brings them closer beyond all the differences: the pleasure of playing and laughing.A beautiful tale about identity, the process of integration, and solidarity. Are you ready to meet Mariama and play with her.Ganador en los International Latino Book Awards de 2015. Mariama emprende un viaje hacia una nueva vida, pero descubrirá que sus raíces siempre permanecerán en ella y que las diferencias pueden unirnos.Para Mariama, después de un largo viaje en automóvil, tren, barco y avión desde África, todo es nuevo. Va a descubrir un mundo donde las calles, la escuela y la comida son diferentes, pero ¿y las personas? Deberá esforzarse para aprender el idioma que hablan los niños blancos como la luna, pero con la ayuda de sus nuevos amigos Héctor y Pilar, Mariama descubrirá que, pese a todas las costumbres diferentes que existen entre ellos, hay algo que los une más allá de todas las diferencias: el placer de jugar y reír.Una bella historia sobre la identidad, el proceso de integración y la solidaridad. ¿Preparados para conocer a Mariama y jugar con ella?Trade Review“The artwork will lure readers into spending time on each page.” —Kirkus Reviews
£9.99
Cuento de Luz SL El mapa de los buenos momentos (The Map of Good
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2017 New York City Big Book Award. Some say that we always return to the places where we embraced life, where we were happy. Zoe, a girl who must flee her city with her family because of the war, remembers them before she leaves.Zoe had lived in the city since she was born. She knew every building, every park, every corner of the city. But the war broke out and she, like many others, had to say goodbye to her home and leave without knowing when she might return. Zoe has so many good memories of her city… Her grandparents' house, a shelter full of dreams and games, her old school, where she met her friends and loved learning new things. Not to mention the downtown park, where She’d spent many Sunday mornings there, playing on the swings, listening to people playing music, and riding her bike.Almost about to leave, Zoe spread the map of the city on a table and and started to mark all the places where she was really happy, with the certainty that they will always accompany her.Ganador del premio New York City Big Book Award en 2017. Dicen que siempre volvemos a los lugares donde amamos la vida, donde fuimos felices. Zoe, una niña que debe huir de su ciudad con su familia por causa de la guerra, los rememora antes de partir.Zoe lleva toda la vida viviendo en la misma ciudad. Se conocía cada edificio, cada parque, cada rincón. Pero la guerra estalló y, como muchos otros, tuvo que decirle adiós a su ciudad y marcharse sin saber cuándo podría volver. Zoe tiene tantos buenos recuerdos de su ciudad… La casa de los abuelos, su pequeño refugio lleno de sueños y juegos, su antigua escuela, ahí donde conoció a sus amigos y aprendió que le encantaba aprender cosas nuevas. Por no hablar del parque del centro, que tanto la vio divertirse entre columpios, artistas ambulantes y paseos en bicicleta.A punto de partir, Zoe extendió el mapa de la ciudad en una mesa y dibujó su «mapa de los buenos momentos», señalando todos los lugares donde fue realmente feliz, con la certeza de que siempre la acompañarán.Trade Review"A beautiful story illustrated with techniques reminiscent of watercolor drawing captures the feelings of a girl fleeing the war, leaving an indelible map of good times.” —Canal Lector"This book is an invitation to creating our own list of pleasant moments and reflect on what really matters in life.” —Apegoyliteratura"A moving and timeless story that is sure to spark discussions at home and in the classroom; for first purchase." —School Library Journal
£9.99
Cuento de Luz SL Juanita: La niña que contaba estrellas (The Girl
Book SynopsisA magical story of a Guatemalan girl named Juanita, who loved cooking crunchy maize tortillas and counting stars every night.Juanita lived in Santa Catarina Palopó, a pretty little village next to a beautiful lake, surrounded by three huge volcanoes. She loved her pueblo and their people. Women there helped their families by weaving huipiles from silk, wool, and cotton thread while men worked the land. Juanita wanted to be of help, so she always cooked for her family her favorite meal, tortillas. At night, when the sun cleared the way for the moon to shine bright, Juanita would run onto the roof of the house for her nighttime routine: counting stars. The sky was so clear she could almost touch it.But one day, Juanita’s mom became very ill, and she couldn’t work at her loom. Juanita wanted to help but didn’t know how to. It appears the sky had been listening to her all the time and had a big surprise stored for her…La mágica historia de una niña de Guatemala a la que le encantaba cocinar tortitas de maíz y contar estrellas cada noche.Juanita vivía en Santa Catarina Palopó, un pueblito encantador junto a un hermoso lago, rodeado por tres enormes volcanes. Para ella era el mejor lugar del mundo donde vivía la gente más buena. Las mujeres ayudaban a sus familias tejiendo huipiles de seda, lana e hilo de algodón, mientras los hombres trabajaban la tierra. Juanita quería ser de ayuda, y por eso siempre cocinaba para su familia su plato favorito: tortitas de maíz. Por la noche, cuando el sol se marchaba para abrir paso a la luna, Juanita corría escaleras arriba hacia el ático para su rutina nocturna: contar estrellas. El cielo estaba tan despejado que casi podía tocarlo.Pero un día, la mamá de Juanita se puso muy enferma y no podía trabajar en su telar. Juanita quería ayudar pero no sabía cómo. Al parecer, el cielo la había estado escuchando todo el tiempo y tenía una gran sorpresa preparada para ella…Trade Review“Scent of a traditional tale and a narrative steeped in the climate and nature of that country, edited by Cuento de Luz with elegance and maximum respect for the environment, as always, faithful to stone paper with Cradle to Cradle certificate (a commitment that deserves all the praise and that Cuento de Luz maintains book after book).” —Canal Lector"A beautiful snapshot of Guatemala, with a touch of magic. (…) Illustrations in rich, jewel-toned colors beautifully complement the story. —Kirkus Reviews“This story transits between the wonderful read-aloud stories by the heat of the fire and the simplicity of a story about girls and overcoming. A very detailed text combined with lush illustrations, respecting sustainability. It is published respecting all the environmental norms, and the stone paper used is Cradle to Cradle Certified®.” —Culturamas
£9.99
Cuento de Luz SL Juanita: The Girl Who Counted the Stars
Book SynopsisA magical story of a Guatemalan girl named Juanita, who loved cooking crunchy maize tortillas and counting stars every night.Juanita lived in Santa Catarina Palopó, a pretty little village next to a beautiful lake, surrounded by three huge volcanoes. She loved her pueblo and their people. Women there helped their families by weaving huipiles from silk, wool, and cotton thread while men worked the land. Juanita wanted to be of help, so she always cooked for her family her favorite meal, tortillas. At night, when the sun cleared the way for the moon to shine bright, Juanita would run onto the roof of the house for her nighttime routine: counting stars. The sky was so clear she could almost touch it.But one day, Juanita’s mom became very ill, and she couldn’t work at her loom. Juanita wanted to help but didn’t know how to. It appears the sky had been listening to her all the time and had a big surprise stored for her…Trade Review“Scent of a traditional tale and a narrative steeped in the climate and nature of that country, edited by Cuento de Luz with elegance and maximum respect for the environment, as always, faithful to stone paper with Cradle to Cradle certificate (a commitment that deserves all the praise and that Cuento de Luz maintains book after book).” —Canal Lector"A beautiful snapshot of Guatemala, with a touch of magic. (…) Illustrations in rich, jewel-toned colors beautifully complement the story. —Kirkus Reviews“This story transits between the wonderful read-aloud stories by the heat of the fire and the simplicity of a story about girls and overcoming. A very detailed text combined with lush illustrations, respecting sustainability. It is published respecting all the environmental norms, and the stone paper used is Cradle to Cradle Certified®.” —Culturamas
£9.99
