Victoria Jamieson
American author and illustrator
Victoria Jamieson is an American author and illustrator of children's books, known for her graphic novels.
Quotes
editWhen Stars Are Scattered (2020)
edit- Written with Omar Mohamed; illustrated by Victoria Jamieson and Iman Geddy.
- For me, the first years are lost.
- Part 1, Introduction, Page 3
- My dad’s friend’s cousin just got sent to America, and he sends back money every month. Everyone there is super rich!”
- Part 1, Chapter 1, Page 23
- I remember this star, though. Maybe it’s not even a real memory, but this star makes me feel safe, like my mom and dad are nearby. I used to actually talk to the star, which seems really childish to me now. Still, feeling like my parents are close makes it easier to make big decisions.
- p.37
- We may be refugees and orphans, but we are not alone. God has given us the gift of love.
- p.111
- I thought back to what Jeri told me, years ago. None of us ask to be born where we are, or how we are. The challenge of life is to make the most out of what you’ve been given. And despite all of the things I don’t have…I have been given something very important. The love of others is a gift from God, and it shouldn’t be taken for granted.
- p.212
- Those who are lost look to the stars to lead them home.
- p.255
