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Recommended graphic novels for children and young adults

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By Heather Anderson, Amnesty UK
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By Heather Anderson, publishing programme volunteer, Amnesty UK Books are amazing things. They are lenses through which we see the world, safe places we go to when we want to escape or when we just feel alone. A good story can transport you; a girl in London can meet a boy in Nepal, a mother in 2019 can find a child in 1864. Books teach us about the past and help us shape the future; they are portals to understanding, humanity, empathy.
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Guantanamo kid: The True Story of Mohammed El-Gharani

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By Sonia Laso, Amnesty UK
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By Sonia Laso, publishing programme volunteer, Amnesty UK I recently wrote an article about graphic novels and human rights. Their incredible power comes from strong images and an ability to unravel complicated events by suggesting instead of explaining. In my accompanying list of recommended graphic novels for children and young adults, I would have included Guantánamo Kid if it had yet been published. Now it is, and we can all enjoy it.
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Recommended graphic novels for children and young adults

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By Sonia Laso, Amnesty UK, Emma Shoard
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‘Dense text can be daunting even for adults.
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