Stolen Voices : Young People's War Diaries, from World War I to Iraq

From the author of the international bestseller Zlata’s Diarycomes a haunting testament to how war’s brutality affects the lives of young peopleZlata Filipovic’s diary of her harrowing war experiences in the Balkans, published in 1993, made her a globally recognized spokesperson for children affected by military 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. Profoundly affecting testimonies of 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.

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 on her experiences.
Melanie Challenger, a graduate of Oxford University, was the recipient in 2005 of the Society of Authors-' Eric Gregory Award for poetry.