"Jars of Hope" by Jennifer Roy tells the poignant story of a young girl named Riya living in an internment camp during World War II. As the harsh realities of her situation weigh upon her, Riya finds solace by creating jars filled with her hopes and dreams. Each jar becomes a symbol of her resilience, containing memories, aspirations, and the love of her family. Through her creativity and inner strength, Riya navigates the challenges of her environment, ultimately seeking freedom and a future beyond the confines of the camp. The narrative beautifully captures themes of hope, courage, and the power of imagination. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Capstone Press .

Jennifer Roy is the author of the modern classic Yellow Star, the true story of her aunt's survival during the Holocaust; the award-winning Mindblind about a teen with Asperger's Syndrome; and the best-selling Trading Faces series co-authored with her twin sister, Julia DeVillers. Jennifer and her family currently reside in Saratoga Springs, New York. Meg Owenson is an Illustrator and concept artist who works from her small seaside studio in Scarborough, UK. Since graduating with a degree in fine art she has worked on everything from computer games and film to books and apparel. Jennifer Roy is the author of more than thirty books for children and young adults, including Israel: Discovering Cultures. A former teacher, she holds a BS in Psychology and an MA in Elementary Education. Yellow Star is based on the childhood of Jennifer's aunt Sylvia, who provided extensive interviews as the author was writing this book. Jennifer lives in New York.