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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2014 | Grades 5 and Up
Gr 5 Up—Photojournalist Matthews has compiled many of her recent photos, sensitively shedding light on the effects of children growing up with war. The book begins with an overview of how Matthews became a photographer, the challenges of working in conflict zones, and some material on the photographic equipment she uses. The author incorporates images from a variety of situations: refugees in Gaza, children in Kurdistan who fled Iraq, and a training school for midwives in Afghanistan, among others. Matthews uses the UN Convention on the Rights of the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Emphasizing mainly Middle Eastern and African countries, photojournalist Matthews juxtaposes photographs (many posed) and case studies to introduce in each chapte...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
