About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is asking complex questions about global news, the Syrian crisis, or how a single person can make a difference in a broken world. This graphic memoir follows Muhammad, a young boy who turns to citizen journalism after his father is killed in a bombing. It is a profound exploration of grief, courage, and the way technology can be used as a tool for justice. While the subject matter is heavy, the graphic novel format makes the intensity accessible for middle schoolers. It provides a human face to the headlines, helping children develop empathy for refugees and those living in war zones. Parents might choose this book to help a socially-conscious pre-teen process big emotions while seeing a real-life example of resilience and agency in the face of tragedy.
