Baddawi

“It was believed that their stories would be lost, that the old would die and the young would forget. This book is a testament to the fact that we have not forgotten.”

Adorned with Palestinian embroidery, a tapestry of history, Baddawi, is decorated with intricate designs as cartoons map historical events. Leila Abdelrazaq manages to explore her father’s childhood in the 60s and 70s, colouring Palestinian heritage not only with experiences and traditions, but also in the art.

Baddawi is the story of a Palestinian boy, the story of every Palestinian boy, battling between trying to find a place in this world and trying to live. Set in a refugee camp in northern Lebanon, the plight of thousands of Palestinians is covered as they flee their homeland in an arresting cartoon.

This book has been shortlisted for the 2015 Palestine book awards. Read the full review on the Palestine book awards site.