Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Walk Toward the Rising Sun: From Child Soldier to Peace Activist
Ger Duany with Garen Thomas
Ages: 14+
Published: 2020
Publisher: Make Me a World/Random House
ISBN: 978-1-52471941-8
Keywords: refugees, Sudan, social emotional, racism, PTSD
War-torn Sudan turns Duany's carefree childhood into a daily fight for survival. Escaping to America at 18, Duany struggles to build a new life.