I read Ishmael Beah’s book A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier and loved it.  Well, it always seems strange to say I “loved” a book that is about tragedy.  I thought the style of writing was straightforward and frank.  It instantly became one of my favorite books.

Then my daughter found out that he would be coming to her school to speak!  She is in Student Government and would be directly involved in the event!  What an opportunity.  They sold t shirts to raise money for his foundation, The Ishmael Beah Foundation.    Last Friday was the event and she got to the official photographer and meet him.  She had just finished reading his book and was incredibly proud to get the opportunity to speak with him!