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Gr 8 Up—Amina is one of millions of people affected by the ongoing Syrian conflict. Following a vicious attack in their home neighborhood, the teen and her family struggle to find normalcy amid the political chaos. They join the ranks of refugees fleeing for survival, traveling through Syria, Lebanon, and ultimately Canada. This is a collaborative masterpiece: Kullab, a reporter who has an extensive background covering co...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This graphic novel begins with a two-page introduction by the author, a journalist for the Daily Star (an English-language Lebanese newspaper) during the Syrian Civil War. Upon turning the page, readers meet protagonist Amina as she narrates her story, focusing mainly on two time periods: 2013, when an Aleppo City explosion displaced her family; and 2017, when her family arrived as refugees in Canada. "The story of how we came to be here, in a country so different and far from our own, began the day that explosion de...Log In or Sign Up to Read More