World Refugee Day is a United Nations initiative designed to increase public awareness about the forcibly displaced and stateless by telling their powerful personal stories. In an effort to promote this United Nations initiative, Wollongong Library will be attaching a number of suggested titles available to assist children in understanding of the plight of refugees.
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Monday, April 16, 2012

DO 1 THING - Meltem's Journey - Suggested Reading for Children


Meltem’s Journey: A Refugee Diary is the 4 book in the Refugee Diary Series with this volume being written by Anthony Robinson and illustrated by June Allan. It was published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, London, UK (2011). It is a picture book for children aged 8 and up. This book follows the journey of a Kurdish family from Eastern Turkey to the UK. It is written from the perspective of a 13 year old boy who faces racism, detention and family issues before being given permission to reside.

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