Lost Words
An Armenian Story of Survival and Hope

Many people around the world have histories bound in migration, riddled with strife, with many, many details and ties lost. Here is a one family’s story brought to life beautifully in vibrant illustrations and told with such compassion and care: one boy’s journey as he and his sisters are driven fro......more

This book broke my heart-but in a way that was so informative- and gently provided a hopeful thread to hold onto- a book about resilience and hope through surviving a horrible genocide, and told in a way that is suitable for young readers. A must have!......more

Words like war, fighting, and genocide are heard frequently on the news these days. Your child may ask what is happening to the kids in those countries or what genocide means. It can be hard to explain the brutality and violence that is happening and has happened in various countries. But years ago,......more

This is a poignant, heartfelt and immensely informative story about Armenia and its displaced peoples. The tragic story of loss and grief is told with such tender care. Rather than feeling disheartened, readers will be moved to learn more about this often overlooked history. Whether we are witnessin......more

This story begins in a cozy kitchen one hundred years ago, as a young boy helps his Mama make mante, Armenian dumplings. Suddenly, a group of neighbors is at the door, with the urgent news that they must leave immediately. The boy’s Mama fills his pocket with nuts and figs, and he and his sisters ar......more