Parent Guide > War in Sudan

This week in class, we’re reading "War in Sudan" by Jessica McBirney.

In this informational text, Jessica McBirney discusses the causes and effects of armed conflicts that have gone on for decades in Sudan and South Sudan.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of War & Peace as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How are we changed by war?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "War in Sudan" about?
  • What did you learn about War & Peace?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'A young poet tells the story of Darfur | Emtithal Mahmoud'
  • 'Genocide in Africa | National Geographic'
  • 'South Sudan faces famine, potential genocide in civil war'