Awards and Honors2019 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Winner
2019 Sibert Award Honor
ALSC Notable Children's Books - 2019
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - 2019
MRLS Cream of the Crop - 2019 CCBC Choices 2019 Choice: Contemporary People, Places, and Events Kirkus Best Books, Young Adult - 2018
NYPL Best Books for Teens - 2018 Horn Book Fanfare - 2018 Nonfiction Detectives Best Nonfiction - 2018
Starting in 2011, refugees flood out of war-torn Syria in Exodus-like proportions. The surprising flood of victims overwhelms neighboring countries, and chaos follows. Resentment in host nations heightens as disruption and the cost of aid grows. By 2017, many want to turn their backs on the victims. The refugees are the unwanted.
Don Brown depicts moments of both heartbreaking horror and hope in the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. Shining a light on the stories of the survivors, The Unwanted is a testament to the courage and resilience of the refugees and a call to action for all those who read.
Author’s note on recent global events. Source notes. Bibliography. Poem. Full-color illustrations rendered in pen and ink with digital paint.
Title alpha The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees
Category Graphic Novels High Plus
Pages Count 112
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Syrian Civil War (2011– ). Refugees. History of Syria. Current events. Religious discrimination. Islamophobia. Muslims. Graphic novels.
Trim Size 10 1/4" x 6 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2018-09-17
JLG Release Date Oct 2018
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Graphic Novels High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Graphic Novels High Plus
Graphic Novels High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features immersive graphic novels that combine striking visuals with rich storytelling. Selections span a wide range of genres and styles, offering engaging narratives that appeal to both avid and reluctant readers. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.