Discuss Constance Ørbeck-Nilssen and Akin Duzakin's picture book Vanishing Colors in your classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book's themes. Thematic connections include refugees, war, hope, and the importance of community. About Vanishing Colors: As a young girl and her mother take shelter for the night in their war-torn city, the whole world appears muted and da