To refugee children, ‘You are brave and loved’
The woman in the center is the artist Emily York Ozier, also known as EMYO, whose art was on display at the Children’s Museum of Memphis and who wrote and illustrated the book “Marisol’s Dress.” (Candace Echols/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Candace Echols
Candace Echols is a Midtown resident, wife, and mother of five. A regular contributor to The Daily Memphian, she is a freelance writer who also recently published her first book, the children’s book “Josephine and the Quarantine.”
The artist who wrote and illustrated the children’s book “Marisol’s Dress” said she hopes the it will help refugee children understand that while their paths have been fraught with difficulty, hope is within reach.
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