Alan Kurdi became the global emblem for the desperate plight of millions of Syrian refugees. Explore this poignant memoir of his family's story through Facilitated discussion and thematic activities.
Queen's Reads is a campus-wide reading program facilitated by the Student Engagement Office at Queen's University. Students receive free copies of a book and are invited to participate in discussion groups, related programming, and an author visit in the Spring.
This year, Queen's is reading The Boy on the Beach by Tima Kurdi. It is an intimate and poignant memoir about the family of Alan Kurdi—a young Syrian boy who became the global emblem for the desperate plight of millions of Syrian refugees—and of the many extraordinary journeys the Kurdis have taken, spanning countries and continents. The Boy on the Beach explores newcomer experiences, the global refugee crisis, the politicization of tragedy, and the love and hope that one family shared in the face of grief and adversity.
In 2020, KFPL will serve as a satellite location for Queen's Reads, making multiple copies of the book and discussion groups available to members of the Kingston and Frontenac community beyond Queen's University. Click here to borrow a copy of The Boy on the Beach from KFPL, and join us on February 5 for a facilitated discussion and activities surrounding the book and its themes.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |
TAGS: | Tima Kurdi | Queen's Reads | Boy on the Beach |
