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When Stars Are Scattered
Children's graphic fiction
When Stars Are Scattered
Omar and his nonverbal younger brother Hassan have spent most of their childhood in Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp after fleeing Somalia. Omar cares for Hassan while waiting through food shortages, uncertainty, and the remote possibility of resettlement. An opportunity to attend school offers hope but forces him to weigh education against leaving his brother without his constant protection. Based on Omar Mohamed's life, this graphic memoir suits readers who appreciate sibling devotion, accessible refugee narratives, patient resilience, and stories that preserve humor and community without minimizing the exhausting years spent waiting for safety.
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Displacement, hunger, family separation, and illness
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Starry Mango Lassi
Mango and yogurt offer a gentle, hopeful pairing.
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Dark Lady Blackberry Fizz
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Blackberry and lemon give this gin fizz a dark-fruit flourish and a lively finish.
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