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World Book Day<\/a> on April 23 is the perfect time to pick up a new (or new to you) book that’s going to expand your worldview. Looking for something new to read? We have you covered. Here are our picks to help you become a better global citizen.<\/p>\n

If you like memoirs …<\/h3>\n
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“A Long Way Gone: Memoir of a Boy Soldier”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you’re looking for something to read with the children in your life …<\/h3>\n
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“The Red Bicycle” by Jude Isabella<\/li>\n
“You Are Special” by Max Lucado<\/li>\n
“God’s Love For You” <\/a>by Rich and Reneé Stearns<\/li>\n
“What Does It Mean to Be Global?” By Rana DiOrio<\/li>\n
“People” by Peter Spier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you prefer novels …<\/h3>\n
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“Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts<\/li>\n
“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini<\/li>\n
“Beneath the Lion’s Gaze” by Maaza Mengiste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you want to be inspired by real-life stories …<\/h3>\n
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“Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman’s Quest to Make a Difference” by Warren St. John<\/li>\n
“Strength in What Remains” by Tracy Kidder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you’re eager to learn more about issues that face people in poverty<\/a> …<\/h3>\n
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“<\/em>Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn<\/li>\n
“Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis” by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens, and Issam Smeir<\/li>\n
“City of Thorns: Nine Lives in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp” by Ben Rawlence<\/li>\n
“Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity” by Katherine Boo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
And if you’d rather skip a book and see a movie instead …<\/h3>\n
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“The Good Lie”: After escaping the Sudanese civil war on foot and living for more than a dozen years at a refugee camp, a group of siblings come to the U.S. as refugees. An employment counselor helps them adjust to their new lives, becoming a close friend. (PG-13)<\/li>\n
“Queen of Katwe”: Ten-year-old Phiona lives in a slum in Uganda. When she learns to play chess and begins winning tournaments, her world expands beyond her family’s poverty to the opportunities now available to her. (PG)<\/li>\n
“Lion”: As a 5-year-old, Saroo is separated from his brother at a train station. He ends up in Kolkata, dodging danger at every turn. Eventually, he’s adopted by an Australian family — but years later he finds his way back home. (PG-13)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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If you like memoirs …<\/h3>\n\n“A Long Way Gone: Memoir of a Boy Soldier”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you’re looking for something to read with the children in your life …<\/h3>\n\n“The Red Bicycle” by Jude Isabella<\/li>\n“You Are Special” by Max Lucado<\/li>\n

If you’re looking for something to read with the children in your life …<\/h3>\n\n“The Red Bicycle” by Jude Isabella<\/li>\n“You Are Special” by Max Lucado<\/li>\n

If you prefer novels …<\/h3>\n\n“Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts<\/li>\n“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini<\/li>\n

If you want to be inspired by real-life stories …<\/h3>\n\n“Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman’s Quest to Make a Difference” by Warren St. John<\/li>\n