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2021 Nominee

Ghost’s Journey: A Refugee Story

Written by Robin Stevenson. Illustrated by Rainer Oktovianus (photographer).
Published in 2019 by Rebel Mountain Press (Distributed by Literary Press Group).

When Indonesia becomes a dangerous place for the LGBTQ+ community, Ghost and her family are forced to leave their home and escape to freedom in Canada. Ghost’s Journey is inspired by the true story of two gay refugees, Rainer and Eka, and their cat Ghost, with illustrations created from Rainer’s photographs. Written by award-winning author, Robin Stevenson, Ghost’s Journey is a perfect fit to teach young audiences about family diversity, human rights, and social justice.

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