Finding Home: Words from Kids Seeking Sanctuary

Brief quotes from displaced children speak to experiences of seeking asylum in this photojournalistic work by previous collaborators Agna and Rotner. Unembellished text opens: “Kids from all over the world have to leave their homes and countries. They have to escape—fleeing fires, floods, drought, or war—because it’s not safe for them to stay anymore.” Alongside the prose, speech balloons give voice to individual children, of various ages and skin tones, shown in photographed portraits: “One day there was everyone, and the next day there was almost no one. We had to go too.” As the pages turn, running text reflects ideals (“Families belong together.... All kids need a safe place to learn... explore... play”) emphasized by the children’s quotes (“Here we have recess. Yes!”) and reflected in images of kids taking part in everyday activities. More on some children’s individual journeys concludes, along with “ways to help” for kids, grown-ups, and educators. Ages 4–8. (Jan.)