Omar Mohamed

Omar Mohamed spent his childhood at the Dadaab camp in Kenya. He now lives in Pennsylvania and works at a center to help resettle other refugees. He is the founder of Refugee Strong, a non-profit organization that empowers students living in refugee camps. His book is "When Stars Are Scattered" is a National Book Award Finalist for 2020. 

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Awards: National Book Award, National Book Award Finalist, Schneider Family Book Award, Walter Award, Josette Frank Award

Heartbreak and Hope: Life in a Refugee Camp

National Book Award finalists Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson talk about their graphic novel, “When Stars are Scattered.” thise story of Omar's childhood in a refugee camp in Kenya reveals the resiliency of the human spirit in spite of trauma, uncertainty and boredom.

Stocker Foundation Children/Teen Stage (Seats 1000)
Sat, Mar 6, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Children / Teens
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Panelists: Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed
Moderator: Cynthia Ryman