"Fleming deftly illustrates the pain of those who choose to leave Syria...and her book is ultimately a story of hope." —Newsweek
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“[Doaa’s] inspiring story is urgently required reading.” —People
“This is a testimonial to the very definition of heroism.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“An astonishing and important story.”
—Neil Gaiman
“A book written for our times.”
—Khaled Hosseini
The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.
The award is sponsored by the Margaret A. Edwards Trust. Edwards pioneered young adult library services and worked for many years at the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore. Her work is described in her book Fair Garden and the Swarm of Beasts, and over the years she has served as an inspiration to many librarians who serve young adults. The Alex Awards are named after Edwards, who was called “Alex” by her friends.
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