Brandon Stanton Endorsement
Written by Megan Carson
Brandon Stanton, author of New York Times #1 Bestseller “Humans of New York,” has given his endorsement of our book, Let Me Tell You My Story. We are so honored to have his voice speaking out with ours on behalf of our friends seeking refuge!
“With no political power, refugees are often left without a voice. Let Me Tell You My Story helps refugees reclaim some power and dignity by giving them a platform to tell their stories. It is a meaningful and important collection.”
- Brandon Stanton, Author of New York Times #1 Bestseller Humans of New York.
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