A Map for Falasteen
Maysa Odeh
Can a place exist if it's not on a map?
At school, Falasteen and her classmates are tasked with finding their families' home countries on a map, but no matter how hard she looks, Falasteen can't find Palestine.
Confused, Falasteen turns to her family for answers. Her grandfather, grandmother and mama encourage her to see their homeland from a different perspective, and each of their stories helps her understand her people's history and her own place in the world.
Filled with beautiful, inspiring illustrations, this is a story of family, resilience and home always being where the heart is.
‘Fills a gap in representations of the Palestinian diaspora, offering a much-needed insider’s perspective … A haunting, powerful, and crucial tale of culture and identity.’ Kirkus
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Kirkus
there is much to be learned from reading this touching and timely tribute
Children's Books Ireland’s Annual Reading Guide 2024 Written with sensitivity and care and inspired by the true story of the author’s maternal family, Falasteen learns how Palestine lives on in every Palestinian, in their food, traditions and, in their hearts. An important and timely read for all
Irish Examiner 'with descriptive text and beautiful illustrations, this timely book is heavy with sadness yet buoyed with hope. A powerful read-aloud that will invite important discussions'
Booklist, Amina Chaudhri Betawi renders Falasteen's immediate surroundings in yellows and oranges that give way to deep-blue remembrances, while Odeh sensitively narrates this double debut about a family's culture and homeland'
Publishers Weekly filled with beautiful illustrations and a thoughtful narrative
Irish Farmers Journal