When stars are scattered
"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp&...
| Main Authors: | Jamieson, Victoria (Author), Mohamed, Omar (Social worker) (Author) |
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| Other Authors: | Geddy, Iman (Colorist) |
| Format: | Books Print Book Comic & Graphic Novel |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, N.Y. :
Dial Books for Young Readers,
[2020]
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"-- |
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| Physical Description: |
256 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Audience: |
Ages 9-12. Grades 4-6. |
| ISBN: |
9780525553915 0525553916 9780525553908 0525553908 |
| Author Notes: |
Omar Mohamed is co-creator of the National Book Award finalist When Stars Are Scattered , based on his childhood growing up in the Dadaab refugee camp, after his father was killed and he was separated from his mother in Somalia. He devoted everything to taking care of his younger brother, Hassan, and to pursuing his education. He now lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife and five children, and is the founder of Refugee Strong, a non-profit organization that empowers students living in refugee camps. Iman Geddy , the colorist for this book, is an Atlanta-based designer and illustrator who is passionate about using the graphic arts for social good. Inspired by the geometric harmony of Islamic architecture as well as the colorful equatorial landscapes of eastern Africa, she creates striking art that highlights the beauty of the world around us. |