River Jordan: A Graphic Novel

In this Arab American graphic novel set in Chicago and Amman, Jordan, nine-year-old Rami copes with his father’s tragic death through art, and in the process, sets off on the path to discovering his roots. When the boy turns to his father’s longtime friend Nabil—an artist who lost his eyesight at the very moment his friend was murdered—a spiritual covenant is formed between a fallen father and his youngest son, as together, Rami and Nabil seek peace and truth by creating and sharing art. A timely and literary narrative, this truly rare graphic novel offers a unique cross-cultural education.