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#MayMontage Day 12: #ReadDuringStorm - featuring 5 stories in all from different countries across different time periods. I find this to be very effective as the narratives are also juxtaposed against a historical timeline (starting from the 1600s to 2016) of various people migrating from one country to another, traveling by boat - either caused by famine, war, terrorism, persecution among others. More here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-gzi

While this was ultimately a pick for me, I also think it was a design fail as a book for youth.

True stories of young immigrants who fled their countries on boats are told through a combination of photographs, interviews, and historical documents. The stories were moving, and well done.

Issues noted in comments. I love the idea, but not the execution of it.

#crossculturalstories

I don't know if this counts for #booked2108 refugee MC, but it's a few true tales of kids that fled their country to seek asylum. How scary it is, how expensive it is, and how they are locked into camps like criminals.
It's a good way to explain to children, to show that its important to show empathy and kindness to these people who cant go home for fear of being killed.
@4thhouseontheleft

President #JimmyCarter on America's duty to offer sanctuary to #refugees (this was during the Cuban refugee crisis in the late 70s).

18-year-old Ruth was one of the 937 German Jews aboard the SS St. Louis, a ship full of refugees that was turned back by Cuba in 1939. 254 were killed in the Holocaust after returning to Europe. Ruth and her family eventually found passage to the US. #diversereads #refugees #NaziGermany #WWII #Annick #April2017

A powerful introduction to a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book aimed at children and young adults that features the stories of five young boat refugees from Nazi Germany, Vietnam, Cuba, Afghanistan, and Ivory Coast who found refuge elsewhere. #Annick #NetGalley #April2017