Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria

Muhammad Najem, War Reporter is a compelling graphic autobiography that chronicles the true story of Muhammad Najem, a Syrian boy who became a war reporter. The book begins when Muhammad is eight, detailing his life as the Syrian Civil War escalates, and the profound impact it has on his family, including the tragic death of his father. By age fifteen, Muhammad decides to take action, using his phone to document the siege of Ghouta and share his community's experiences with the world, assisted by his siblings. This book offers a raw yet inspiring look at resilience, the power of journalism, and the human cost of conflict, suitable for mature readers within the 4-11 age range, particularly those 8 and up.

Muhammad Najem was only eight years old when the war in Syria began. He was thirteen when his beloved Baba, his father, was killed in a bombing while praying. By fifteen, Muhammad didn't want to hide anymore--he wanted to act. Armed with the camera on