Children's books

My Childhood Under Fire: A Sarajevo Diary

Nadja Halilbegovich

Nadja’s story is a powerful first-hand account of life during the Bosnian war, told through the eyes of a child. An eye-opening account of how children can cope living through conflict. Aimed at children aged 9-12.

Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd (2006)
Country: Bosnia

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Mai Ya's Long Journey

Sheila Cohen

This is the true story of Mai Ya, a young Laotian girl born in a Thai refugee camp after her parents were forced to flee their country in the Vietnam War. The story documents her journey from the camp to America, where Mai Ya is faced with a new challenge: balancing her heritage with her newly adopted culture. A book for younger readers.

Publisher: The University of Wisconsin Press (2005)
Countries: Laos, Thailand

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