Helen Thorpe is a finalist for the 2018 Dayton Literary Peace Prize
Helen Thorpe's book
The Newcomers has been nominated for the prestigious award.
❝ Many of this year's finalists explore the concept of 'home' at a time when more and more people find themselves forced to leave theirs, whether because of war, poverty, political turmoil, or dreams of new opportunities," said Sharon Rab, Chair of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation. "These books help the reader cultivate their ability to understand and empathize with people from very different backgrounds than their own – an ability that is becoming increasingly vital in today's turbulent world. [DaytonLiteraryPeacePrize.com]
| HELEN THORPE is a noted journalist & bestselling author. Watch her discuss her previous book Soldier Girls below, and learn more about booking Helen for your next event today. |
