After leaving war-torn Syria, 10 year-old Aya moves with her family to Texas, where she must begin a new life full of change. Aya's Home follows Aya's journey as she becomes accustomed to life in America and ultimately learns that even in times of intense struggle, human connection will lift up those in need. A story of hope, love, and unity, Aya's Home shows life through the lens of refugee youth in America and around the world.
About the Author
Ali Sait is the Co-Director of Curriculum and Student Engagement at Saturdays@iACT, an ESL program for refugee youth organized by high school students at St. Stephens Episcopal School in coordination with Interfaith Action of Central Texas. He has worked with hundreds of refugee kids and is inspired every day by their stories. He is looking forward to graduating high school in 2020 and looks to study Computer Science, Economics, and International Law.
