The Power of Welcome: Real-life Refugee and Migrant Journeys Paperback Book

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Jun 11, 2024

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The Power of Welcome is a powerful and moving graphic novel that explores the struggle for survival of displaced people. The book includes important stories about the real journeys of people forced from their homes including Ada Jusic (Bosnia) Mari
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