“Readers and writers should not deceive themselves that literature changes the world. Literature changes the world of readers and writers, but literature does not change the world until people get out of their chairs, go out into the world, and do something to transform the conditions of which the literature speaks.”
This book is the community read for my town this year. So far I‘m finding it thought provoking and bracing.
pickI‘m halfway through this collection of beautiful essays by refugee writers recounting and reflecting on their experiences and emotions. As the daughter and granddaughter of refugees that eventually immigrated to the United States, I am always drawn to these sorts of stories. I find comfort and a sense of belonging in their tales of war, loss, and hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Strand and @PENAmerica are sharing stories from an eclectic group of authors who catalyze discussion on the honest struggles of diaspora and migration, elevating the reader‘s understanding of one of today‘s most pertinent issues. ➡️ Read more on this here: https://www.strandbooks.com/strand-blog#/entry/entry158-books...
pickPowerful narratives from refugees about becoming, belonging, and claiming their identities.
I haven‘t finished a book since August. 😔 This one is going to make me cry, I just know it.
A world without borders. | Nguyen joined two contributors to this anthology (Thi Bui and Joseph Azam) at BookCon to discuss the importance of the Refugee Narrative in today‘s political climate.
Just saw an ad for this on the Shelf Awareness email and thought it would be a great read for #booked2018 - #refugeeMC
The contributor list is awesome, including Kao Kalia Yang (whose The Song Poet is one of my favourite books), Aleksandar Hemon, Thi Bui and more.
Looks like the release date is the end of the month
The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives | 
