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Book Synopsis: WINNER OF THE 2022 PULITZER PRIZE FOR ILLUSTRATED REPORTING! This graphic novella, from New Friday an imprint of Lev Gleason®, recounts the true story of Zumrat Dawut, as originally published in the independent online news organization, Insider, through interviews conducted by Anthony Del Col and testimony given to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Zumrat Dawut is a mother of three in the Xinjiang autonomous region in China, who was arrested and sent to a detention facility for simply being a Muslim. There, she endured brutal living conditions, torture, interrogations, anti-Muslim propaganda, and sterilization. But that was just the beginning of Zumrat’s troubles, who with her husband would soon hatch a plan to escape to America. This story, featuring art by Golden Kit Award-Winner Fahmida Azim (Samira Surfs), and adapted by best-selling writer Anthony Del Col (Kill Shakespeare), was originally published online by Insider. This print edition, published by New Friday an imprint of Lev Gleason®, includes a foreword by Nicholas Carlson, Global Editor-in-Chief of Insider, an interview with the creative team, a follow-up interview with Zumrat Duwat, a teaching/discussion guide, and process art. I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp is a harrowing, evocative, and important story that will enthrall and enlighten readers worldwide.
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Discover the winner of the prestigious 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting - I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp! This gripping graphic novella, brought to you by New Friday, an imprint of Lev Gleason®, tells the true and shocking story of Zumrat Dawut, a courageous mother of three from the Xinjiang autonomous region in China.
Zumrat's journey, as originally reported by the independent online news organization, Insider, and masterfully adapted by best-selling writer Anthony Del Col, exposes the horrifying reality faced by her and countless others. Unjustly imprisoned and subjected to inhumane living conditions, torture, relentless interrogations, anti-Muslim propaganda, and even forced sterilization, Zumrat's resilience and determination shine through.
Featuring the brilliant artistry of Golden Kit Award-Winner Fahmida Azim, this powerful print edition includes an exclusive foreword by Nicholas Carlson, Global Editor-in-Chief of Insider. Dive deeper into this impactful tale with an insightful interview with the creative team and a follow-up interview with Zumrat Dawut herself. Plus, this edition comes complete with a teaching/discussion guide and captivating process art.
I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities. Illuminating and emotionally gripping, this book channels the strength and resilience of Zumrat Dawut and others like her, offering readers a poignant glimpse into their struggles and triumphs.
Don't miss out on this harrowing, evocative, and important story that will captivate and educate readers worldwide. Take a stand against injustice and order your copy now!
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