World Refugee Day: Read these six books that delve into the lives of migrants

As per United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees there are 26 million refugees across the world To honour and celebrate refugees from all over the United Nations has designated June 20 as World Refugee Day As the conversation around migrants continues to grow interest in migrant literature has steadily risen From memoirs to fiction here is a list of books that delve into the experiences surrounding immigrationThe Devilrsquos Highway A true story by Luis Alberto UrreaA moving tale of a group of impoverished men attempting to cross the USMexico border via ldquothe devilrsquos highwayrdquo a region considered to be the deadliest in Northern America Cited to be a visceral contemporary account of the US border policy the novel tells a story of extraordinary courage and hope in the face of death Published in 2004 The Devilrsquos Highway was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for General NonfictionThe Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy LefteriBased on the authors experiences as a volunteer at a refugee centre in Athens the novel offers readers a closeup look at the journey of refugees who fled Aleppo and the horrors of the Syrian War for Europe Published in 2019 this intimate account paints a picture of the devastation that upended countless innocent lives and humanises those who have sufferedPachinko byMin Jin LeePublished in 2017 the novel was a finalist for the National Book Award for fiction Set during early 20th century Pachinko is an epic historical drama following the trials and tribulations of a Korean family who immigrate to Japan The noteworthy book is a characterdriven tale that delves into key issues of racism and stereotyping while offering readers a unique cultural insight into KoreanJapanese relationshipLearning to Die in Miami Confessions of a Refugee Boy by Carlos EireUprooted during the Cuban revolution Carlos Eyre and his older brother faced endless challenges when they left Cuba for a starkly contrasting world From learning a new language to constantly moving between foster homes they experienced it all The novel is a memoir exploring the early years of the author as he adapts to a new life in Kennedyera Miami in the USSeason of Migration to the North by Tayeb SalihA classic postcolonial novel the Season of Migration to the North follows the journey of a young Sudanese man to Europe while delving into the impact of British colonialism and European modernity on rural African societies and Sudanese culture and identityPublished in 1966 and translated into more than 20 languages the widely acclaimed novel is considered to be among the most significant works of Arab migrant literatureBone and Bread by Saleema NawazThe novel follows the story of two orphaned teenagers who grow up in Montreal under the keen watch of their traditional Sikh uncle As the siblings come of age in a clash of cultures and encounter intense personal struggles the author spins a tale laced with mystery that keeps the reader hooked and emotionally involvedShop NowSR NOProductShop Now1Bone and Bread bookShop Now2Season of Migration to the NorthShop Now3Learning to Die in Miami Confessions of a Refugee BoyShop Now4Pachinko The New York Times BestsellerShop Now5The Beekeeper of AleppoShop Now