5 Reads for Kids on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, we at Xyza: News for Kids compiled a list of five short reads for kids interested in learning more about the refugee crisis or for parents who wish to discuss the topic with their children.
What does the Refugee Crisis mean?
A look and an insightful refugee map of the world. Check out the article here.
Why did one family choose to help?
A host family shares why they took in a refugee family. Read the story about Tim and Kathi here.
A refugee story.
A young refugee talks about what the “World Refugee Day” means to her. Jyoti’s story is here.
What can kids do?
We asked a director of Human Rights Watch on how kids can help and he shared his responses for young readers here.
Dinner table conversation.
In our series, we asked the question, “What can adults learn from kids?” A look at a kid’s letter about refugee kids is here and a look at what people around the world are doing to help is here.
As the topic of refugees starts rising to the top of the news cycle, we want children to be aware of what is happening around them, in a way that makes sense to their young minds. If you feel this is useful, we would appreciate a share.
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