Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Migration by George Butler

Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Migration by George Butler

A collection of vivid and powerful stories drawn on the front lines of migration by award-winning artist George Butler. For thousands of years humans have moved around the world, to seek a better life, to flee disaster or to escape war. Migration is a fact of life – and one of the most pressing issues of our time. In striking and intimate illustrations, award-winning artist George Butler introduces us to the people behind the headlines. Drawings made on front lines, in refugee camps and on the move vividly capture stories of leaving home, travelling into the unknown and trying to make a new life. These powerful portraits of migration are a timely reminder of the humanity we all share and our universal need to seek safety and a better life. A stunning, illuminating and sensitive look at stories that deserve to be told.

Some picture books are for all agesThis is a remarkable example, an artist’s sketchbook drawn over ten years in the refugee camps of 12 countries, with text that tells the poignant stories of people in transit. * The Sunday Times *
In Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Migration Butler presents stunning ink, pen and watercolour illustrations which draw us more deeply into the real stories of people migrating across Europe, Asia and Africa to find work, seek safety, flee from conflict and find a better way to live. When we meet the people George has drawn and read their stories it’s impossible not to feel connected to them through a shared love of home and the desire to protect and provide for our families. A hauntingly beautiful book which will live with you for a long time. * The Scotsman *
Featured in Pen & Inc Autumn/Winter 2022 listings, highlighting the best in diversity and inclusion in children's books. * Pen & Inc *
. A powerful book that makes readers see the suffering of people through the artist’s eyes. * The White Ravens 2022 *

George Butler is an award-winning artist specializing in current affairs and travel. His work has been published by The Times, BBC, New York Times, The Guardian, CNN and more, and has been displayed in the V&A Museum. His pen, ink and watercolour drawings are made in situ, and he has reported on a range of conflicts and crises in countries including Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and most recently Ukraine. In 2014 George and three friends founded the Hands Up Foundation, which promotes awareness of the ongoing war in Syria and supports salaries of professionals in the country. It has so far raised over £3.5 million. Drawn Across Borders is his first children's book.

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ISBN 13	9781406393736
ISBN 10	1406393738
Title	Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Migration
Author	George Butler
Series	Walker Studio
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Walker Books Ltd
Year published	2022-09-01
Number of pages	56
Prizes	Short-listed for The Accelerated Reader Quiz Writers' Choice Award 2023 (UK)
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.