From the author of the international bestseller Zlata's Diary comes a haunting testament to war's brutality.
Zlata Filipovic''s diary of her harrowing war experiences in the Balkans, published in 1993, made her a globally recognized spokesperson for children affected by conflict. In Stolen Voices, she and co-editor Melanie Challenger have gathered fifteen diaries of young people coping with war, from World War I to the struggle in Iraq that continues today. A profoundly affecting look at shattered youth and the gritty particulars of war in the tradition of Anne Frank, this extraordinary collection — the first of its kind — is sure to leave a lasting impression on young and old readers alike. "One of Zlata's gifts lies in throwing a human light on intolerable events."
—San Francisco Chronicle Zlata Filipovic''s bestselling diary of wartime Bosnia has been translated into thirty-six languages. She attended Oxford University and Trinity College, Dublin, and has spoken around the world about her experiences.
Melanie Challenger, a graduate of Oxford University, was the recipient in 2005 of the Society of Authors' Eric Gregory Award for poetry.