As Refugee Week approaches, the initiative A Day of Welcome promotes comprehension of the refugee experience within schools. Selected books, including "What is a Refugee?" and the "Seeking Refuge" series, present stories and insights that help children grasp the realities faced by those seeking sanctuary. The selection encourages dialogue about migration and highlights the importance of community, activism, and social responsibility. By utilizing engaging literature, educators and families can aid children in developing a nuanced understanding of displacement and empathy towards diverse experiences.
What is a Refugee? by Elsie Gravel is an accessible picture book that explains the term refugee and experiences of displacement to young children. A key point about understanding refugees is to share resources that engage the imagination and foster empathy, especially for young readers; thus, reading materials can serve as a bridge for meaningful conversations around migration.
Counting on Community emphasizes community organizing’s power and the importance of the individual as part of a larger group, which can lead to progressive social change.
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