refugees

"For generations, Mevan and her family lived in their beloved Kurdistan. But when they are forced to flee by the Iraqi government, Mevan must leave everything behind. Her family travels from country to country in search of safety; and with each stop, Mevan feels more and more alone. Until . . . a stranger's gift changes everything. Based on Mevan Babakar's own childhood, this is a moving reminder of how powerful just one act of kindness can be"--Provided by publisher.

"Twelve-year-old Jaime makes the treacherous journey from his home in Guatemala to his older brother in New Mexico after his cousin is murdered by a drug cartel"--.

"A child living in a Vietnamese refugee camp learns their first word in English with a little help from their teacher and grandmother in this heartwarming picture book based on the author's childhood. Many things are different for A?nh now that they've left Vietnam. The weather is colder and they live in a barracks at a refugee camp while they wait for their new life in America to start. A?nh finds comfort in their warmhearted teacher, Miss Mary Ellen, but has trouble with learning to speak English. All A?nh wants is to be able to say 'thank you' to Miss Mary Ellen, but will the words ever stop getting stuck between their head and their voice? With a little inspiration from their grandmother--as well as the chance discovery of an adorable animal--A?nh will try to gather the courage to finally say their first word in a new language"--Provided by publisher.

An educational, cultural, and linguistic guide for educators who work with refugees and immigrants.

"As a young refugee girl takes shelter for the night, the world appears bleak. But as she starts thinking about her happy memories, she finds the courage to hope for a better future"--Provided by publisher.

Racing to freedom with thousands of other refugees as Russian forces close in on their homes in East Prussia, Joana, Emilia, and Florian meet aboard the doomed Wilhelm Gustloff and are forced to trust each other in order to survive.

Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy livng in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together.

"Explores the history of the refugees and the obstacles they face, and how the issue has evolved, including how people and laws are addressing it today"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the challenges refugees face as they flee poverty and violence in their home countries, and the conditions they endure while waiting for opportunities to resettle in other countries.

In 2018 the number of people displaced worldwide by violence, persecution, or natural disaster had reached 68.5 million. The world faces an unprecedented crisis as people flee their homes, seeking safety, peace, and a better future for themselves and their families. Refugees set off, often on foot or by boat, on dangerous journeys to cross international borders where they can apply for asylum, or protection, in a new country. While many countries welcome refugees and other asylum seekers, others do not. Do we have the resources--and the will--to provide hope and a future for all the world's citizens?.