Zehra: A Generation Lost to the Syrian War, a Graphic Novel
Zehra: A Generation Lost to the Syrian War, a Graphic Novel
Zehra: A Generation Lost to the Syrian War, a Graphic Novel
Illustrations: Susnata Paul

Zehra: A Generation Lost to the Syrian War, a Graphic Novel

April 06, 2018
Syria
The story of one of the millions* of children in Syria who have been caught in the middle of a bloody war that they do not understand; one they did not ask for.

This graphic novel was first published in The Quint on 6 April 2018

Zehra: A Generation Lost to the Syrian War, a Graphic Novel. Illustrations: Susnata PaulZehra: A Generation Lost to the Syrian War, a Graphic Novel. Illustrations: Susnata PaulZehra: A Generation Lost to the Syrian War, a Graphic Novel. Illustrations: Susnata PaulZehra: A Generation Lost to the Syrian War, a Graphic Novel. Illustrations: Susnata PaulZehra: A Generation Lost to the Syrian War, a Graphic Novel. Illustrations: Susnata Paul

 

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