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Blue Gold

Posted by on Sep 11, 2014 in African (Central), Ages 12 and up, Canada, China, Chinese, Congolese, Republic of Congo, Theme: Human Rights, Theme: Immigration, Theme: Refugee Life, Theme: Survival | Comments Off on Blue Gold

Blue Gold

Blue Gold By Elizabeth Stewart Published by Annick Press Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N   “Artfully blending psychological insights with global politics and business ethics, Stewart demonstrates the interconnectedness of the global economy with elegant prose and page-turning cliffhangers.” —Karen Doerksen Readerly, National Reading Campaign     Description Coltan, or “blue gold,” is a rare mineral used in making cell phones and computers. Across continents, the lives of three teen girls are affected by the “blue gold” trade. Sylvie’s...

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Gervelie’s Journey

Posted by on Jan 15, 2013 in African (Central), Ages 07 and up, Congolese, England, Ivory Coast, Republic of Congo, Theme: Family Relationships, Theme: Immigration | Comments Off on Gervelie’s Journey

Gervelie’s Journey

Gervelie’s Journey: A Refugee Story By Anthony Robinson and Annemarie Young Illustrated by June Allan Published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books “Gervelie’s Journey…will be invaluable tools both for refugees who may be seeking mirrors of their own experiences; and for helping to promote understanding among children who welcome refugees into their neighborhoods and schools.” –Marjorie Coughlan, Paper Tigers Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description When Nkoula Thesia Gervelie was born in 1995 in the Republic of Congo, her mother and father had a...

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