Why read Conversations from Calais?

Book cover of Conversations from Calais: Sharing Refugee Stories

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'A beautiful, deeply affecting and powerful marriage between art and activism' - KHALED HOSSEINI, bestselling author of The Kite Runner

'These are vital conversations. Everyone should eavesdrop on them'- KAMILA SHAMSIE, author of award-winning bestseller Home Fire

Conversations From Calais is a global art movement that captures moments between volunteers…

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1 author picked Conversations from Calais as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jasmin O'Hara

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This book is history in the making. Iconic, heart-breaking, and so, so powerful.

It is such a simple concept and a truly accessible introduction to the situation for asylum seekers in Calais, which I personally experienced during my time volunteering there. It’s visual and easy to pick up and put down, which successfully and impactfully breaks down a huge topic. A topic, place, and issue very close to my heart.

Calais is where my work with refugees began, and my time there changed my life forever. Mathilda has compiled exactly why.

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