Making It Home: Real-Life Stories from Children Forced to Flee

Making It Home is a collection of real-life narratives from children globally who have experienced forced migration. Beyond news headlines, these personal accounts, accompanied by words and images, offer a poignant look into their past struggles, present adjustments, and future aspirations. The book gently explores universal themes such as the need for family, food, safety, and a place to call home, making complex topics accessible for young readers aged 4-11. It serves as a powerful tool for fostering empathy and understanding about the refugee experience.

Here in this remarkable book real kids from all over the world tell: how it happened to them, what their life is like now, and what they hope and plan for as they grow up. Beyond the headlines and TV reports, their words and images offer a personal reflection of what every kid needs and should have: family, food, safety, a future, a place to call home. Book jacket.