When Stars Are Scattered

"Omar Mohamed and his brother Hassan are always waiting. Waiting for news of the war in Somalia; waiting for their mother to find them in Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya; waiting for water and food; waiting for something to change. At the start of When Stars are Scattered, they’ve already been waiting seven years. This middle-grade graphic novel (taken from Mohamed’s own life, co-authored and engagingly drawn by Victoria Jamieson) follows Omar through the next decade. Though unsparing about grim realities in the camp and the trauma behind it, it’s ultimately a deeply affecting story of community, endurance and hope. (For ages 9 to 12)"