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These Olive Trees: A Palestinian Family's Story
Aya Ghanameh
Illustrator: Aya Ghanameh
Ages: 6+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Viking/Penguin Random House
ISBN: 978-0-593-52518-0
Keywords: Palestinian history, olive trees
Hand-drawn earth-toned illustrations accompany this poignant story centering on cherished olive trees and a Palestinian child whose family is forever exiled from their homeland. Author's note provides historical background.