Noah from Arts4Refugees talked with Niall - a student journalist with us. This placement was organised by Oxford University Career Services. Niall is studying philosophy and theology and he is in his second year. Niall wanted to work with us to help get the real refugee experiences out there from the human perspective instead of just what fits the narrative. He researched Judith Kerr - a famous author and illustrator.
Judith is well known for her works such as “The Tiger Who Came to Tea.” She had a semi-autobiographical book that shares some of her refugee experiences fleeing Germany. She had to flee Germany when she was very young which is why she talks about her refugee experience more optimistically since she did not understand as well what was happening.
You can listen to the full conversation here .
Key Points:
Niall is studying philosophy and theology
Niall read “The Tiger Who Came to Tea” as a kid
Judith Kerr had to flee the Nazi Regime
Kerr is a famous author & illustrator of children's books who received an OBE.
She sold more than 10 million copies of her works worldwide.
If you would like to learn more about Judith - there is a short story by Niall here.
