These beautiful and moving stories truly capture the spirit of the holiday season.
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This Black Friday, we're shining the spotlight on must-read books that immerse you in refugeeĀ stories.

These beautiful and moving stories are wonderful gifts for family and friends, and truly capture the spirit of theĀ season.

Explore the list and find inspiring gifts that celebrate the spirit of resilienceĀ Ā»
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A child sits in a classroom holding a book.
8-year-old Firdous is a student at a Temporary Learning Centre (TLC) inĀ Pakistan.

John,

This holiday season, we're thrilled to share a meaningful way to spread hope and compassionā€”a curated holiday book gift guide that brings refugee stories toĀ life.

For children uprooted by conflict or disaster, books offer more than education. They provide a lifelineā€¦something familiar to hold onto in an unfamiliarĀ world.

Stories help children process their emotions, build resilience and create moments of calm amid chaos. In IRC classrooms and learning centers, books often restore a sense of routine and psychosocial safetyā€”giving young readers the chance to imagine, explore and simply be kidsĀ again.
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In Ukraineā€¦ Two girls hold books and smile at the camera.
In Afghanistanā€¦ Portrait shot of Nazia (9 years old) standing in her classroom with a book in her hands.
In Nigeriaā€¦ Four children gather around a book at a learning center.
ā€¦and around theĀ world.

This book guide highlights powerful stories written by refugees or centered on displacementā€”stories that remind us of our shared humanity and celebrate the courage of those rebuilding theirĀ lives.
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With your support, the IRC can continue to provide children with access to safe learning spaces, trusted teachers and the simple comfort of a book in theirĀ hands.

With heartfelt thanks and wishes for a joyous holidayĀ season,

The International Rescue Committee Team šŸ’›
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