Say You're One of Them

Each story in this jubilantly acclaimed collection pays testament to the wisdom and resilience of children, even in the face of unimaginable hardship. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and violence so piercingly that readers will find themselves fundamentally changed. The book is a Oprah's Book Club selection, featuring short stories set in various African countries that explore the lives of children facing extraordinary circumstances—from child trafficking in Benin to ethnic conflict in Rwanda.