Lost Words: An Armenian Story of Survival and Hope

A young Armenian boy leaves behind his home and everyone he has known to search for refuge, carrying his story until he finally finds the courage to share it.

For families who want to pass down where they come from, this is a book that makes space for a history often left untold.

• Big idea: Some losses are too big for words at first, but sharing our stories is how love and memory survive across generations.
• Vibes: Tender, poetic, and quietly hopeful, even while sitting with real grief.

• are curious about family history and where their relatives came from
• are learning to name and talk about big feelings like loss and fear
• respond well to gentle, poetic storytelling about hard topics
• benefit from seeing courage modeled through a child's perspective

• Story & problem-solving: What do you think it was like for the boy to leave his home and everyone he knew?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think he felt before he found the courage to share his story?
• Real-life connection: Has anyone in our family ever had to leave a home behind? What do you know about their story?
• Imagination: If you had to leave home suddenly, what one thing would you want to bring with you?
• Intergenerational connection: Why do you think sharing our stories with the people we love matters so much?