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Messages From Maryam 

Messages From Maryam
​Meet Aila and Maryam, two best friends from Mosul, Iraq.  When Aila’s father decides it is time for their family to immigrate to the United States, Maryam is left behind to face the hardships in Mosul alone.  In Messages From Maryam, the two friends exchange letters, detailing Aila’s stay in a refugee camp, Maryam’s fear of living in Iraq, and, ultimately, their joyous, yet unexpected reunion!

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​Children's Book Highlights Life Of Refugee Families
 (Harvey Yoder's blog)
"I feel blessed to have discovered this local talent, and to sense the compassion these young women have for families of the millions of refugees around the world."

Sharing a timely message (Hesston College)
“The book can show refugee children that their experiences matter, and it can help other children understand what their refugee friends experience."

Local teacher writes children's book inspired by refugees (The Breeze)
"Pichon hopes that her book inspires people of all different backgrounds to learn to treat others with kindness and compassion." 

New children's book inspired by Harrisonburg refugees (WHSV)
"Stone Spring Elementary teacher Lauren Pichon wrote the book, 'Messages from Maryam,' to help people of all ages understand the experience of refugees."

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Messages From Maryam
Otto the Otter Takes a Bath

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