Looking for your next great read? We’ve got you covered! RHP has curated a fantastic list of books that are perfect for readers of all ages who want to learn more about the global refugee crisis. Whether you’re searching for heartwarming children’s stories, thought-provoking young adult novels, or gripping adult narratives, our recommendations offer valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and resilience of refugees around the world. These compelling reads will help you foster empathy, understanding, and a deeper awareness of the refugee experience. So grab a cozy spot, dive into these enlightening stories, and join us in expanding our hearts and minds. Happy reading!
MUST-READS
1. What is Refugee? By Elise Gravel
2. My Two Blankets by Irena Kobald and Freya Blackwood
3. The Journey by Francesca Sanna
4. Brothers in Hope : The Story of the Lost Boys of the Sudan by Mary Williams, R. Gregory Christie
5. The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinknet and Shane W. Evans
6. My Name is Not Refugee by Kate Milner
7. Mustafa by Marie-Louise Gay
8. Four Feet, Two Sandals by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed
9. Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour and Daniel Egnéus
10. Far from Home : A Story of Los, Refuge, and Hope by Sarah Parker Rubio and Fátima Anaya
11. All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
12. Tani’s New Home : A Refugee Finds Hope and Kindness in America by Tanitoluwa Adewumi and Courtney Dawson
13. Welcome to the New World by Jake Halpern and Michael Sloan
14. Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees by Jen Soofong Lee and Drew Shannon
15. A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
16. When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed, and Iman Geddy
17. Sea Prayer by Khaled Hosseini
18. One Good Thing About America by Ruth Freeman and Kathrin Honesta
19. Refugee by Alan Gratz
20. We Are Displaced by Malala Yousafzai
21. The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
22. Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Crisis by Stephen Bauman, Matthew Soerens, Dr. Issam Smeir
23. After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America by Jessica Goudeau
24. The Stranger at Our Shore: How Immigrants and Refugees Strengthen the Church by Joshua Sherif and Sarah Lew Tierney
25. No Longer Strangers : Transforming Evangelism with Immigrant Communities by Eugene Cho and Samira Izadi Page
26. Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
27. Beyond Welcome : Centuring Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration by Karen González
28. When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself by Steve Corbett, and Brian Fikkert
29. Brave Histories and Hopeful Futures : Voice of a Refugee Community, Volume I by Refugee Hope Partners Youth
30. Brave Histories and Hopeful Futures : Voice of a Refugee Community, Volume II by Refugee Hope Partners Youth
31. Brave Histories and Hopeful Futures : Voice of a Refugee Community, Volume III by Refugee Hope Partners Youth