Bana's mother tells her of the strong bana tree that grows in their homeland, Syria, and how Bana's strength helped her survive war, being a refugee, and starting fresh in a new country.
In a moving picture book memoir, 7-year-old Syrian girl Bana describes the horrors she experienced in war-torn Syria, giving voice to millions of innocent children who are victims and refugees of war and deserve better lives. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
A poignant picture book memoir from Bana Alabed, the seven-year-old Syrian girl from Aleppo whose messages to the world have turned her into a global symbol and advocate for refugee rights.&;I just want to live without fear.&; &;Bana Alabed, Twitter, October 12, 2016 When seven-year-old Bana Alabed took to Twitter to describe the horrors she and her family were experiencing in war-torn Syria, her heartrending messages touched the world and gave a voice to millions of innocent children. Written in Bana&;s own words, this picture book offers a uniquely intimate child&;s perspective on one of the biggest humanitarian crises in history. Bana has lost her best friend, her school, her home, and her homeland. But she has not lost her hope&;for herself and for other children around the world who are victims and refugees of war and deserve better lives.