Author Event | Omar Mohamed: When Stars are Scattered

When

Monday October 21, 2024: 6:00pm to 7:30pm  Add to Calendar /   Add to Google Calendar

Where

Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room

For Whom

Grade 3–Adult

Description

Join Omar Mohamed for an interactive discussion of his award-winning graphic novel, When Stars are Scattered. The graphic novel memoir details Omar's journey with his brother from a Somali Refugee Camp in Kenya to the United States. He will discuss the book, the art of storytelling, and the refugee experience. This event is most suitable for teens and tweens.

This event is sponsored by The Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies in the University of Michigan International Institute.

The Library was not given permission to provide a stream for this event.