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Multcolib Hollywood picks: Refugee experience in teen literature

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The refugee experience is on a lot of our minds these days. Here is a list of teen books that explore a variety of conflicts and the harrowing journeys that refugees have faced in hopes of a safer and more stable life.

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Daniellej_1

Multnomah County Library

17 items

17 items

City of Saints & Thieves

City of Saints & Thieves

by Anderson, Natalie C.

Book - 2017

When she was a young child, Tina fled with her mother to Sangui City, Kenya from Congo. Now in her teens, five years after her mother’s murder, Tina is de...Show more When she was a young child, Tina fled with her mother to Sangui City, Kenya from Congo. Now in her teens, five years after her mother’s murder, Tina is determined to get revenge on her mother’s murderer. With her friend Boyboy, and her former best friend, Michael, who is also son of the man she believes is her mother’s murderer, the three sneak back into Congo looking for answers around her mother’s death only to find so much more. Show less

When she was a young child, Tina fled with her mother to Sangui City, Kenya from Congo. Now in her teens, five years after her mother’s murder, Tina is de...Show more When she was a young child, Tina fled with her mother to Sangui City, Kenya from Congo. Now in her teens, five years after her mother’s murder, Tina is determined to get revenge on her mother’s murderer. With her friend Boyboy, and her former best friend, Michael, who is also son of the man she believes is her mother’s murderer, the three sneak back into Congo looking for answers around her mother’s death only to find so much more. Show less

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The Lines We Cross

The Lines We Cross

by Abdel-Fattah, Randa

Book - 2017

Michael, who attends anti-immigration rallies with his parents, starts to question his family's politics when he create a friendship with a Muslim refugee from Afghanistan. Michael, who attends anti-immigration rallies with his parents, starts to question his family's politics when he create a friendship with a Muslim refugee from Afghanistan. Show less

Michael, who attends anti-immigration rallies with his parents, starts to question his family's politics when he create a friendship with a Muslim refugee from Afghanistan. Michael, who attends anti-immigration rallies with his parents, starts to question his family's politics when he create a friendship with a Muslim refugee from Afghanistan. Show less

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Saint Death

Saint Death

by Sedgwick, Marcus

Book - 2017

A novel about the illicit human and drug trade at the US-Mexican border. A novel about the illicit human and drug trade at the US-Mexican border. Show less

A novel about the illicit human and drug trade at the US-Mexican border. A novel about the illicit human and drug trade at the US-Mexican border. Show less

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Salt to the Sea

Salt to the Sea

A Novel

by Sepetys, Ruta

Book - 2016

Based on true events, this World War II novel set in East Prussia during the winter of 1945 follows the plight of refugees as Germany tries to evacuate so...Show more Based on true events, this World War II novel set in East Prussia during the winter of 1945 follows the plight of refugees as Germany tries to evacuate soldiers and civilians. Four teens, from different backgrounds, and each with a dark secret, connect as they vie for passage on the ship, the Willhelm Gustloff, being used to evacuate the refugees. Show less

Based on true events, this World War II novel set in East Prussia during the winter of 1945 follows the plight of refugees as Germany tries to evacuate so...Show more Based on true events, this World War II novel set in East Prussia during the winter of 1945 follows the plight of refugees as Germany tries to evacuate soldiers and civilians. Four teens, from different backgrounds, and each with a dark secret, connect as they vie for passage on the ship, the Willhelm Gustloff, being used to evacuate the refugees. Show less

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This Land Is Our Land

This Land Is Our Land

A History of American Immigration

by Osborne, Linda Barrett

Book - 2016

Explores the evolution and history of governmental policy around immigration and how it is often driven by popular responses to feelings on race and ethnicity, economic conditions, and fear of foreign political concerns. Explores the evolution and history of governmental policy around immigration and how it is often driven by popular responses to feelings on race and ethnicity, economic conditions, and fear of foreign political concerns. Show less

Explores the evolution and history of governmental policy around immigration and how it is often driven by popular responses to feelings on race and ethnicity, economic conditions, and fear of foreign political concerns. Explores the evolution and history of governmental policy around immigration and how it is often driven by popular responses to feelings on race and ethnicity, economic conditions, and fear of foreign political concerns. Show less

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The Distance Between Us

The Distance Between Us

by Grande, Reyna

Book - 2016

In this adaptation of her memoir, award-winning author Grande chronicles her life, from living in Guerrero, Mexico, as a child to attending college in the United States. In this adaptation of her memoir, award-winning author Grande chronicles her life, from living in Guerrero, Mexico, as a child to attending college in the United States. Show less

In this adaptation of her memoir, award-winning author Grande chronicles her life, from living in Guerrero, Mexico, as a child to attending college in the United States. In this adaptation of her memoir, award-winning author Grande chronicles her life, from living in Guerrero, Mexico, as a child to attending college in the United States. Show less

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An Olympic Dream

An Olympic Dream

The Story of Samia Yusuf Omar

by Kleist, Reinhard

Book - 2016

After Samia Yusuf Omar competed in running at the 2008 Beijing Olympics representing Somalia, she was determined to compete again at the 2012 London games...Show more After Samia Yusuf Omar competed in running at the 2008 Beijing Olympics representing Somalia, she was determined to compete again at the 2012 London games. When the Islamist militia Al-Shabaab harassed and threatened to kill her, she fled through Sudan and into Libya to find a safer place to train only to meet a fateful end attempting to reach Europe. Show less

After Samia Yusuf Omar competed in running at the 2008 Beijing Olympics representing Somalia, she was determined to compete again at the 2012 London games...Show more After Samia Yusuf Omar competed in running at the 2008 Beijing Olympics representing Somalia, she was determined to compete again at the 2012 London games. When the Islamist militia Al-Shabaab harassed and threatened to kill her, she fled through Sudan and into Libya to find a safer place to train only to meet a fateful end attempting to reach Europe. Show less

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The Only Road

The Only Road

by Diaz, Alexandra

Book - 2016

After the local gang kills his beloved cousin, Jaime and his cousin Ángela are targeted as the next recruits. Their families quickly put together the fund...Show more After the local gang kills his beloved cousin, Jaime and his cousin Ángela are targeted as the next recruits. Their families quickly put together the funds to send them north to try to make a crossing to the United States where Jaime’s older brother is living. The two endure multiple hardships as they attempt to make it north. Show less

After the local gang kills his beloved cousin, Jaime and his cousin Ángela are targeted as the next recruits. Their families quickly put together the fund...Show more After the local gang kills his beloved cousin, Jaime and his cousin Ángela are targeted as the next recruits. Their families quickly put together the funds to send them north to try to make a crossing to the United States where Jaime’s older brother is living. The two endure multiple hardships as they attempt to make it north. Show less

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I Lived on Butterfly Hill

I Lived on Butterfly Hill

by Agosín, Marjorie

Book - 2014

Based on true events in Chile during the 1970s, Celeste is sent to America after Chile, is taken over by a militaristic, sadistic government. There she wo...Show more Based on true events in Chile during the 1970s, Celeste is sent to America after Chile, is taken over by a militaristic, sadistic government. There she worries over her parents who have disappeared into hiding, and tries to adapt to her new life while still worrying about and missing her old. Show less

Based on true events in Chile during the 1970s, Celeste is sent to America after Chile, is taken over by a militaristic, sadistic government. There she wo...Show more Based on true events in Chile during the 1970s, Celeste is sent to America after Chile, is taken over by a militaristic, sadistic government. There she worries over her parents who have disappeared into hiding, and tries to adapt to her new life while still worrying about and missing her old. Show less

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The Good Braider

The Good Braider

A Novel

by Farish, Terry

Book - 2012

This free-verse novel follows Viola a Sudanese refugee’s journey from her home in ravaged Sudan to Cairo and finally to the Sudanese community in Maine. She is forever haunted by harrowing memories of she’s lost as she tries to build a new life. This free-verse novel follows Viola a Sudanese refugee’s journey from her home in ravaged Sudan to Cairo and finally to the Sudanese community in Maine. She is forever haunted by harrowing memories of she’s lost as she tries to build a new life. Show less

This free-verse novel follows Viola a Sudanese refugee’s journey from her home in ravaged Sudan to Cairo and finally to the Sudanese community in Maine. She is forever haunted by harrowing memories of she’s lost as she tries to build a new life. This free-verse novel follows Viola a Sudanese refugee’s journey from her home in ravaged Sudan to Cairo and finally to the Sudanese community in Maine. She is forever haunted by harrowing memories of she’s lost as she tries to build a new life. Show less

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Now Is the Time for Running

Now Is the Time for Running

by Williams, Michael

Book - 2011

After Deo's Zimbabwe village is ravaged by soldiers, he must flee with his older brother, Innocent, who is mentally disabled. With no shoes and very littl...Show more After Deo's Zimbabwe village is ravaged by soldiers, he must flee with his older brother, Innocent, who is mentally disabled. With no shoes and very little money, the two set out on a journey where they face constant prejudice against refugees and a lion while crossing through a nature preserve, they end up in the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa where they face more brutal xenophobia. Deo is then invited to join the soccer team that will represent South Africa in the Street Soccer World Cup. Show less

After Deo's Zimbabwe village is ravaged by soldiers, he must flee with his older brother, Innocent, who is mentally disabled. With no shoes and very littl...Show more After Deo's Zimbabwe village is ravaged by soldiers, he must flee with his older brother, Innocent, who is mentally disabled. With no shoes and very little money, the two set out on a journey where they face constant prejudice against refugees and a lion while crossing through a nature preserve, they end up in the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa where they face more brutal xenophobia. Deo is then invited to join the soccer team that will represent South Africa in the Street Soccer World Cup. Show less

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A Long Walk to Water

A Long Walk to Water

A Novel

by Park, Linda Sue

Book - 2010

Based on a true story about Sudanese civil war, follows both young Salva, who becomes separated from his family after his village is attacked in 1985. S...Show more Based on a true story about Sudanese civil war, follows both young Salva, who becomes separated from his family after his village is attacked in 1985. Salva’s faces a harrowing journey walking across the southern region of Sudan to Kenya, as he and other refugees face hunger, attacks by soldiers, lions, and violent marauders. Chapters are prefaced by young Nya, who collects water for her Sudanese village in 2008. Show less

Based on a true story about Sudanese civil war, follows both young Salva, who becomes separated from his family after his village is attacked in 1985. S...Show more Based on a true story about Sudanese civil war, follows both young Salva, who becomes separated from his family after his village is attacked in 1985. Salva’s faces a harrowing journey walking across the southern region of Sudan to Kenya, as he and other refugees face hunger, attacks by soldiers, lions, and violent marauders. Chapters are prefaced by young Nya, who collects water for her Sudanese village in 2008. Show less

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A Time of Miracles

A Time of Miracles

by Bondoux, Anne-Laure

Unknown - 2010

Set in the early 1990s in the war-torn Republic of Georgia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Seven-year-old Koumaïl and his guardian, Gloria, flee v...Show more Set in the early 1990s in the war-torn Republic of Georgia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Seven-year-old Koumaïl and his guardian, Gloria, flee violent unrest and begin a five-year arduous journey across the Caucasus toward France. In moments of despair, storytelling revive their passion for survival as they weather hardships and welcome unforgettable encounters with other refugees searching for a better life. Show less

Set in the early 1990s in the war-torn Republic of Georgia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Seven-year-old Koumaïl and his guardian, Gloria, flee v...Show more Set in the early 1990s in the war-torn Republic of Georgia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Seven-year-old Koumaïl and his guardian, Gloria, flee violent unrest and begin a five-year arduous journey across the Caucasus toward France. In moments of despair, storytelling revive their passion for survival as they weather hardships and welcome unforgettable encounters with other refugees searching for a better life. Show less

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Children of War

Children of War

Voices of Iraqi Refugees

by Ellis, Deborah

Book - 2009

Through interviews with displaced Iraqi kids and teens between the ages 8 and 19 they discuss how the Iraq war has affected their lives. Through interviews with displaced Iraqi kids and teens between the ages 8 and 19 they discuss how the Iraq war has affected their lives. Show less

Through interviews with displaced Iraqi kids and teens between the ages 8 and 19 they discuss how the Iraq war has affected their lives. Through interviews with displaced Iraqi kids and teens between the ages 8 and 19 they discuss how the Iraq war has affected their lives. Show less

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The Day of the Pelican

The Day of the Pelican

by Paterson, Katherine

Book - 2009

Set during the war in Kosovo during the 1990s this follows Meli, an Albanian Muslim girl, and her family as they flee the violence escalating in their sma...Show more Set during the war in Kosovo during the 1990s this follows Meli, an Albanian Muslim girl, and her family as they flee the violence escalating in their small town. They embark on a terrible two year journey from their uncle’s farm to a crowded refugee camp where they denied permission to cross the border until they are finally sponsored church bringing them to the U.S. Show less

Set during the war in Kosovo during the 1990s this follows Meli, an Albanian Muslim girl, and her family as they flee the violence escalating in their sma...Show more Set during the war in Kosovo during the 1990s this follows Meli, an Albanian Muslim girl, and her family as they flee the violence escalating in their small town. They embark on a terrible two year journey from their uncle’s farm to a crowded refugee camp where they denied permission to cross the border until they are finally sponsored church bringing them to the U.S. Show less

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The Arrival

The Arrival

by Tan, Shaun

Book - 2007

The sense of displacement and awe are explored of what it feels like to be an immigrant in a new world in this wordless graphic novel. The sense of displacement and awe are explored of what it feels like to be an immigrant in a new world in this wordless graphic novel. Show less

The sense of displacement and awe are explored of what it feels like to be an immigrant in a new world in this wordless graphic novel. The sense of displacement and awe are explored of what it feels like to be an immigrant in a new world in this wordless graphic novel. Show less

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The Other Side of Truth

The Other Side of Truth

by Naidoo, Beverley

Book - 2001

After their mother is shot and killed by assassins' bullets meant for their outspoken journalist father, Sade Solaja and younger brother, Femi, are hastil...Show more After their mother is shot and killed by assassins' bullets meant for their outspoken journalist father, Sade Solaja and younger brother, Femi, are hastily smuggled out of Nigeria and taken to London and abandoned after their uncle fails to meet them at the airport. Sade and Femi must try and find their own way around a confusing and unknown city. Show less

After their mother is shot and killed by assassins' bullets meant for their outspoken journalist father, Sade Solaja and younger brother, Femi, are hastil...Show more After their mother is shot and killed by assassins' bullets meant for their outspoken journalist father, Sade Solaja and younger brother, Femi, are hastily smuggled out of Nigeria and taken to London and abandoned after their uncle fails to meet them at the airport. Sade and Femi must try and find their own way around a confusing and unknown city. Show less

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