Khazaal, Chaker

Chaker Khazaal, author of the compelling Confessions of a War Child trilogy, was born in 1987 to Palestinian parents during the civil war in Lebanon. Despite growing up in a refugee camp in Beirut, Chaker strived to make the most of any situation. He acted in several plays at local theatres and when he was 13, starred in Sugar of Jaffa, a film by Palestinian Director Hisham Kayed. At the age of 17, Chaker's strong leadership skills and highest academic average were recognized when he was awarded the prestigious Global Leader of Tomorrow Award from Toronto's distinguished York University to stu...