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About Omar Mohamed

Omar Mohamed spent his childhood at the Dadaab camp, after his father was killed and he was separated from his mother in Somalia. He devoted everything to taking care of his younger brother, Hassan, and to pursuing his education. He now lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife and five children, and works at a center to help resettle other refugees. He is the founder of Refugee Strong, a non-profit organization that empowers students living in refugee camps. He still works with the Dadaab camp and travels back there once a year.

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National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. When Stars are Scattered from Faber & Faber from Omar Mohamed is a great one to read together.

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National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed from Faber & Faber

3 months ago

International School Libraries Month

Love libraries? You'll love When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed. Published by Faber & Faber.

4 months ago

Saturday Football

Goal!!! Could there be a better time to read When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed. Published by Faber & Faber.

4 months ago

Back to school

Kids will love When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed from Faber & Faber

5 months ago

Back to school

When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed from Faber & Faber it's a wonderful read

5 months ago

Saturday Football

Goal!!! Could there be a better time to read When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed. Published by Faber & Faber.

5 months ago

Saturday Football

Goal!!! Could there be a better time to read When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed. Published by Faber & Faber.

5 months ago

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