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Voice for Refuge

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Voice for Refuge by Zaynab Abdi is a compelling children's book that follows a young girl's journey as she becomes a voice for refugees around the world. Through personal experiences and heartfelt storytelling, the book emphasizes themes of empathy, resilience, and the importance of advocacy for those seeking a place of safety and belonging. It's an inspiring read that encourages young readers to understand and support the plight of refugees.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy inspiring and heartfelt stories about resilience and hope. It sheds light on the experiences of refugees through the eyes of a young protagonist, offering a powerful and educational perspective that resonates with children and adults alike.

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Voice for Refuge

"Zaynab Abdi chronicles her journey from Somalia to Yemen and ultimately the United States"--

  • Promotion via Green Card Voices social media accounts (@GreenCardVoices) with a cumulative total of 8.8k followers
  • Weekly newsletter delivered to 10.5k national and international subscribers
  • Author readings and signings in New York City, Minneapolis, and other locations.Β 
  • Focused promotions in school districts with Arabic-speaking families: Dearborn/Detroit; New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco metro.Β Β 

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Zaynab Abdi chronicles her journey from Somalia to Yemen and ultimately the United States, where she shares a stage with Malala and becomes a voice for refuge. Her graphic memoir is told in both English and Arabic.


Zaynab was born in Somalia and raised by her grandmother in Yemen, where they experienced a simple but beautiful life before unrest came to the country. Follow Zaynab as she flees to Egypt with her sister. Feel the love she is greeted with in America when she joins her mother and two sisters she has never met. Watch her grow as an advocate as she takes on the leadership opportunities within high school and university. Upon meeting Malala Yousafzai, and speaking at the United Nations, she becomes a voice for refuge.

"In America I found MY REFUGE, and my education. Now I use MY VOICE and speak out in order to promote more justice in the world." Zaynab Abdi

The stunning black ink drawings come from the pen of Egyptian born artist Ashraf El-Attar. Voice for Refuge will be a powerful addition to classrooms and school libraries, expanding their collections to include the voice of Black, Muslim, Middle Eastern immigrant girls and women.

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Voice for Refuge by Zaynab Abdi has been praised for its powerful storytelling and engaging illustrations, which detail Zaynab's journey across continents and her experiences with adversity and triumph. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to humanise refugees, portraying their lives before displacement and the challenges they face. Her story is seen as inspiring, offering readers the chance to build empathy and understanding, with a strong focus on resilience, education, and social justice.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781949523256

Publisher: Green Card Voices

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Green Card Voices

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Achraf Attar

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Green Card Voices is a non-profit organization dedicated to building inclusive and integrated communities. Green Card Voices brings immigrants and their communities together through multimedia storytelling.

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