The Refugee Journey: Alan Gratz on writing the story of Refugee

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Josef is a Jewish boy living in 1930’s Nazi Germany with the threat of concentration camps looming. Isabel is a Cuban girl in 1994, with riots and unrest plaguing her country. Mahmoud is a Syrian boy in 2015, who sets off for Europe after his homeland is torn apart by violence. All three children must endure harrowing journeys and face unimaginable dangers. Yet, they all hold hope of tomorrow. Although Josef, Isabel an Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end. Join us in discussing all about the creation of this timeless, bestselling novel. Now brought to life with rich, gorgeous illustrations by artist Syd Fini, this new graphic novel will attract a whole new generation of fans.