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My Name Is Bana

Bana Alabed, illustrated by Nez Riaz

This picture book memoir is by Bana Alabed, a Syrian girl from Aleppo whose messages reached people around the world. It draws on her experience as a seven-year-old and her efforts to describe what was happening to her. The book connects Bana’s voice with advocacy for refugee rights and centers her wish to live without fear. It is a personal account shaped by Syria, displacement, and communication with a wider audience.

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Book details

Themes
Identity · Immigration And Migration · Language And Communication · Social Justice · War And Conflict
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
September 21, 2021
ISBN-13
9781534412484
Language
English
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