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New book list!
1967 –
Since 1967, the Middle East has been marked by ongoing conflict and instability. The Arab-Israeli conflict continued after the Six-Day War, leading to multiple wars and persistent tensions between Israel and its neighbors. Afghanistan became another focal point of conflict, with decades of war, including the Soviet invasion, the rise of the Taliban, and the U.S.-led invasion after 9/11. The region has also seen wars in Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria, fueled by religious, political, and territorial disputes. Global powers have been deeply involved, making the Middle East a hotbed of international conflict and change.
Picture books
Nasreen’s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan
Inspiring true story of a girl attending a secret school in Afghanistan
The Cat Man of Aleppo
True story of a man who stays behind during the Syrian Civil War to help the wounded, and ends up caring for cats too
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq
True story about an Iraqi librarian’s struggle to save her books during conflict
Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family’s Journey
Powerful story of a refugee family’s journey from the Syrian civil war
Chapter books
The Breadwinner
Riveting story of a girl who disguises herself as a boy to provide for her family during the Taliban’s first regime
6,000 Miles to Freedom: Two Boys and Their Flight from the Taliban
Story of two boys seeking refuge from the Taliban and war-torn Afghanistan
Ida in the Middle
Story about Palestinian-American girl magically experiencing what her life would have been if her parents hadn’t left Jerusalem
Habibi
Story of an American girl moving with her family to Jerusalem and experiencing the effects of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
A Little Piece of Ground
Powerful book about a Palestinian boy trying to find normality during the chaos of conflict
The Complete Persepolis
Excellent graphic novel about a girl growing up during the Iranian revolution, for older readers
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