‘I could write a book,’ says Mary Jones, who led the creation of the now-closed Calais refugee camp’s Jungle Library, lost with the camp’s demolition.
ICOON: A Book of Symbols for Refugees
Since December, aid organizations helping refugees have had access to a precious tool: a picture dictionary with 1,200 symbols adapted to the needs of refugees.
German Publisher Creates Picture Dictionary for Syrian Refugees
An author and illustrator worked with PubCoder and Munich’s ArsEdition to quickly publish an interactive picture dictionary to help with Syrian refugees.
Hungary Draws Fire at the Göteborg Book Fair
Representatives from Hungary, a market focus at this year’s Göteborg Book Fair, were openly criticized for the country’s harsh treatment of refugees.
UK Authors, Publishers Donate Book Sales to Syrian Refugees
Some of the UK’s most famous authors and publishers are donating their earnings from book sales to raise £1m for Syrian refugees.
German Book Trade Says #RefugeesWelcome
As the refugee crisis continues and the number of refugees coming into Europe rises, the German book trade has responded with offers of help.
Icelandic Author Prompts Global Campaigns to Take in Syrian Refugees
Icelandic author Bryndis Bjorgvinsdottir’s Facebook initiative urging Iceland to accept Syrian refugees has prompted similar campaigns across the globe.
Authors Unite to Raise 100k Pounds to Help Syrian Refugees
A campaign by authors to help Syrian refugees and ignited by Patrick Ness and Hank and John Green has raised more than £100,000 in less than a day.
Celebrity Chefs Publish Soup Cookbook to Aid Syrian Refugees
Celebrity chefs have collaborated on a new charity cookbook, Soup for Syria, to help fund food relief efforts for Syrian refugees.