Ishmael Beah Books in Order

Ishmael Beah is a renowned author and advocate for children's rights, born in Sierra Leone in 1980 and now a resident of New York City. He graduated from the United Nations International School in New York after moving to the United States in 1998, where he completed his high school education. Beah then pursued his higher education at Oberlin College, earning a B.A. in political science in 2004. As a member of the Human Rights Watch Children’s Rights Division Advisory Committee, Beah frequently speaks at prestigious forums, including the United Nations, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities. His writing has been featured in publications such as VespertinePress and LIT magazine, solidifying his position as a prominent voice in the literary world.