Refugee

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Refugee – Aidan C. from New Mark Middle School

About the Author

Alan Gratz

Alan was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, home of the 1982 World’s Fair. After a carefree but humid childhood, Alan attended the University of Tennessee, where he earned a College Scholars degree with a specialization in creative writing, and, later, a Master’s degree in English education. He now lives with his wife, Wendi and his daughter, Jo in the high country of Western North Carolina, where he enjoys playing games, eating pizza, and, perhaps not too surprisingly, reading books.

This information and more can be found on Gratz's website at https://www.alangratz.com.

About the Book

Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud seek refuge from the violence, political unrest, and destruction in their countries. Whether it’s Josef fleeing Nazi Germany in the 1930s, Isabel leaving Cuba in 1994, or Mahmoud setting out from Syria in 2015, each journey is full of hardship, danger, and uncertainty as their families move towards the hope of a better future.

Awards:

Christian Library Journal, 04/01/18

Horn Book Guide, 04/01/18

Horn Book Magazine, 11/01/17

Kirkus Reviews starred, 06/01/17

Publishers Weekly starred, 05/22/17

School Library Connection, 10/01/17

School Library Journal, 07/01/17

Resources / Teaching Ideas

Scholastic Lesson Plan--discussion guide, recommended further reading list, websites for further research, etc.

Scholastic Discussion Guide PDF

Resources for teaching about refugees