Wherever I Go
A hopeful and timely picture book about a spirited little girl living in a refugee camp.
Of all her friends, Abia has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest—seven years, four months, and sixteen days. Papa says that’s too long and they need a forever home. Until then, though, Abia has something important to do. Be a queen.
Sometimes she’s a noisy queen, banging on her drum as she and Mama wait in the long line for rice to cook for dinner. Sometimes she’s a quiet queen, cuddling her baby cousin to sleep while Auntie is away collecting firewood. And sometimes, when Papa talks hopefully of their future, forever home, Abia is a little nervous. Forever homes are in strange and faraway places—will she still be a queen?
Filled with hope, love, and respect, Wherever I Go is a timely tribute to the strength and courage of refugees around the world.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 32
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2020
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9781534419193
Creator Bio
Mary Wagley Copp and Munir D. Mohammed are the husband-wife writing duo behind the heartwarming children's book, Wherever I Go. Mary is a former librarian with a passion for storytelling and has written several books for children. She draws inspiration from her own experiences as a mother and her love for travel and exploring different cultures. Munir, on the other hand, is a physician and poet who brings a unique perspective to their writing. Together, they combine their talents to create stories that entertain, educate, and inspire young readers. Wherever I Go is their first collaboration, and they hope to continue sharing stories that promote empathy, diversity, and curiosity.
