"Call Me Aram" by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch tells the story of a young Armenian boy named Aram who is caught in the turmoil following the Armenian Genocide. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative explores Aram's struggles as he navigates displacement, identity, and the quest for belonging. Living with his grandmother in a foreign land, he grapples with the memories of his family's past while trying to create a new life. Through his journey, Aram finds strength in his heritage and the bonds of friendship, ultimately highlighting resilience and the importance of remembering one's roots amidst challenging circumstances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called New Beginnings .

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 86 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside .

Muriel Wood's artwork is acclaimed for its accuracy and attention to detail. She is the illustrator of The Olden Days Coat , Anne of Green Gables , Apples and Angel Ladders , Scared Sarah , Lizzie's Storm , and Old Bird . She lives in Port Hope, Ontario. Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch's award-winning books for young people include Last Airlift, a Red Cedar Information Book Award winner and OLA Red Maple Honour Book. Its sequel, One Step at a Time, won the OLA Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award. Her YA novel Dance of the Banished is a Junior Library Guild Selection for 2015. In 2008, in recognition of her outstanding achievement in the development Ukraine's culture, Marsha was awarded the Order of Princess Olha. She lives in Brantford, Ontario.