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The international magazine of stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists. Published continuously since 1973.

Hope

By Emma Birches

Published January 1, 2021

Hope — Amal, was 9 years old and living in an abandoned building (5th school squat) in Athens when she painted this picture. The picture depicts the journey refugees take (including her) and represents hope for a better life and future. Amal, means “Hope” in arabic and she has written this in arabic on the painting.