Sierra Leonean Ishmael Beah, former child soldier turned author, takes part in a promotional event for his book "A Long Way Gone" about his experience as a child soldier in Sierra Leone, in a Starbucks shop in New York City, USA, 16 February 2007. His book has been selected for the Starbucks' book program and will be sold in the chain's 6,500 stores. Photo Credit: David Brabyn.