The power of refugee-written literature is that it offers first-hand insight into the complexity of the refugee experience, which can lead to a better understanding of forced migration and a greater appreciation for what it means to be a refugee.
Although each refugee’s experience is unique, some common themes in refugee-written literature include war, education, childhood, identity, culture, equality, respect, fear, hope, suffering, sadness, discrimination, and displacement.
This library guide was developed to assist users in accessing refugee-written literature and other resources relevant to understanding the refugee experience.
“No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.”