Other Words for Home: A Newbery Honor Award Winner

This moving and hopeful novel in verse tells the story of a young girl named Jude, who must leave her home in Syria to move to America with her mother after things become volatile in their hometown.

Despite initial struggles adjusting to life in a new country, Jude finds unexpected surprises and opportunities for growth as she navigates a new school, makes new friends, and discovers her own identity.

With powerful language and emotional depth, this book is a must-read for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed, and a poignant reminder that children who are fleeing from war zones deserve love, understanding, safety, and a chance at happiness.