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There are many reasons why I wrote THE GUEST ROOM. This is one: #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay. My thanks to groups like CAST Los Angeles for their fight against trafficking and slavery, and my publisher, Vintage Books.

Human and sex trafficking is often thought of as a global issue, and while it is, many neglect to realize that it happens at home. It does, and it disproportionately affects women and children of color. Here are some books that shed light on what goes on under our noses in the United States and Canada. Check my feed for another post of nonfiction recs and one of fiction recs on trafficking.

#HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay

Some nonfiction books on human and sex trafficking around the world. Hearing stories of trafficking rings is horrifying but necessary. I can't imagine the pain these women and children must go through. I've only read Half the Sky out of this list but I intend to change that soon as this is an issue that needs more attention worldwide. Check my feed for another post with nonfiction recs and some fiction recs.

#HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay

To honor the many women & children who are affected by human and sex trafficking across the world, here's a list of fiction books, from middle grade to adult, that deal with this difficult subject. It's important we share their stories and fight this form of modern day slavery. I'll also post some nonfiction recommendations. ✊🏼

I read Sold a couple years ago and it's an incredible YA book on trafficking in Nepal.

#HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay

Today is #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay.

Anuradha Koirala is a Nepalese activist who founded Maiti Nepal, a nonprofit that helps victims of sex trafficking. She runs a rehabilitation home in Kathmandu & has helped rescue & rehabilitate more than 12,000 women & girls since 1993. She helps them go back to their families or live on their own, helps patrol the Indian/Nepal border, & brings back victims from Indian brothels. 🙌🏽

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