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Never Again': International Children's Genocide Literature. Bookbird: A Journal of International Children's Literature.

Published by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), Bookbird communicates new ideas to the whole community of readers interested in children's books, publishing work on any topic in the field of international children's literature. Genocides are an ever-present and troubling part of modern history, and in the last century, ethnic cleansing has occurred throughout the world in countries like Turkey, Ukraine, China and Sudan. Even children's literature tackles the issue, and Leanna Fry here introduces a range of recent books on this painful topic for children and young adults.

Genocide

One million handmade bones laid out on the National Mall, as a protest against genocide and mass atrocities.

One million handmade bones laid out on the National Mall, as a protest against genocide and mass atrocities

Human Rights

A photograph depicted Khmer Rouge victims at Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, September 22, 2016.

A photograph depicted Khmer Rouge victims at Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, September 22, 2016.

About this Resource:

Type(s) of Resources: 
  • Non-fiction
  • Primary Source(s): 
  • None
  • Grade Level(s): 
  • 6-12
  • Audience(s): 
  • Community Member
  • Teacher
  • Discipline(s): 
  • Social Studies