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Hassan arrives in the United States as a young Somali immigrant, facing the pangs of homesickness and the challenges of adapting to a new culture. Seeking an outlet, he takes up a painting assignment at school. In his artwork, Hassan depicts the familiar landscapes of his homeland and illustrates the circumstances that compelled his family to leave Somalia. Through this creative expression, he navigates his identity and finds a connection between past and present.
The story offers a tender view of immigrant experience, illustrating how art can serve as both remembrance and coping mechanism for displaced youth.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mary Hoffman
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