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WE ARE DISPLACED

Malala Yousafzai with Liz Welch

A collection of oral histories from displaced women and girls around the world. (Ages 14 to 17)

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? The subject matter includes war, persecution, displacement, family separation, poverty, and loss. The accounts are accessible to older children but may require supportive discussion for younger readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Diverse representation5/5
  • Educational value5/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The book touches on the death of friends, family, and neighbors due to conflict.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Some mentions of injury and the aftermath of conflict, but not graphically detailed.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language is appropriate and professional.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Mentions cultural and religious contexts of the refugees' home countries.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Real accounts of war, persecution, detention, fleeing home, and uncertainty about loved ones create sustained, serious fear and tension.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Describes the reality of war, terrorist attacks, and displacement, though not gratuitous.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

The entire book is a testament to the immense courage of young people in crisis.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Inspires empathy and innovative thinking about solving humanitarian problems.

Diverse representation5/5
Why this rating?

Represents girls from many different countries, cultures, and backgrounds.

Educational value5/5
Why this rating?

Provides significant educational insight into the global refugee crisis.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Highlights the importance of community, humanitarian aid, and global solidarity.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of advocacy, resilience, empathy, and the importance of education.

Good role models5/5
Why this rating?

Malala and the featured girls are inspirational role models of courage and resilience.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in WE ARE DISPLACED would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in WE ARE DISPLACED, and what caused that change?
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