My Name is Not Refugee: 1

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With more than 8,000 works by over 2,000 artists, it can be seen in exhibitions and public displays across the country and beyond. My daughter, who works in a school, had told me that the children in her class were asking her about the refugee crisis… They didn’t understand what was being discussed in the news and she had nothing to show them.

And it makes the whole thing seem more like an adventure - almost a holiday - than an experience caused by conflict and desperation.Even the layout of the pages is perfect, with the images and text all large and with plenty of white space behind them allowing the story and illustrations to take center stage. I also find your use of negative space really powerful; plain backgrounds help readers focus their attention on the characters and actions. The illustrations go into much greater depth, showing a sea of tents or people sleeping on the floor, whilst others are smaller images surrounded by blank space, introducing small but emotive images.

There are several books on refugees, but this book is perfect for the younger reader, shedding light on a horrific situation and the human reality of dealing with it. The experience of the child, from loss to threat is shown and descried movingly in Kate Milner‘s debut picture book. A young boy and his mother talk about the journey they are about to take because their homeland is no longer safe for them. Books like this thrive not only on the story that they provide but also on the discussion they provoke. If you found this teaching pack helpful when discussing World Refugee Day with your kids, then have a look at more resources on the topic.This straight forward picture book explains the decisions that people have to make and then prompts a thought provoking question. What makes these even more beautiful is how Milner uses white space; many of the images are wrapped in white space, and so become evocative, painful little moments. Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling. On winning the Klaus Flugge Prize 2018, Kate Milner said:“I felt absolutely amazed and delighted when I heard that I’d won.