Amal and the Most Important Journey of Her Life
"What would it be like for a child to cross seas and borders alone?" That's what "Amal - and the Most Important Journey of Her Life" invites young readers to imagine. For some children, an unthinkable possibility. For hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minor refugees, a harsh reality.
Available in two formats: a free book app and a printed edition.
With the support of UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency.
Written by Carolina Montenegro
Visual narrative by Renato Moriconi
Let's Contribute!
"Amal" is a book that was born with the firm purpose of contributing, and it does so in a very direct way. In addition to informing and sensitizing readers, its app, distributed for free to reach as many people as possible, raises funds for humanitarian projects by UNHCR. How?
How much and if you want
By downloading it to your device, you have unrestricted access to all content. But if the book touched you, you can choose to pay for it, how much, and if you want. Just select the amount on the "Help" page or purchase the paid narrations of the story, which are done by people in refugee situations. Of the entire net revenue collected by the app, 20% goes to UNHCR.
Winner 2020
Technical Data
Book-app
Free
Contains animations, original soundtrack, and various narrations
Available in Portuguese and English.
Partnership with Webcore Games.
Narrations by Isabel Malzoni and Leonardo Matumona (Portuguese) and Oula al-Saghir (English)
Soundtrack by Arthur de Faria
Sound effects by Bunker Sound
Authors
CAROLINA MONTENEGRO Is a Brazilian journalist. She worked as a correspondent in Italy and the Middle East covering migration and refugee-related issues for the BBC and other major outlets. Specializing in Communication and Advocacy, she has worked for Médecins Sans Frontières and UN agencies. She is also the author of "Sobre Jasmins, Bombas e Faraós" (Editora Record 2014).
RENATO MORICONI Is a visual artist who has dedicated himself to book-related issues. He has published dozens of books in Brazil and other countries. He has received important awards, such as "best image book" and "best book for children" from the National Foundation for Children's and Youth Literature (FNLIJ), Monteiro Lobato trophy, Jabuti for "children's illustration," Fundación Cuatrogatos Prize (USA), and finalist for the "Best Art Book" award from the Italian magazine Andersen, in addition to being featured among the best books published in the USA by The Boston Globe.