# 'Small Boat' inspires readers to examine their own moral failings

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Published: 2026-05-25T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

"Small Boat" by Vincent Delecroix is a fictionalized account of a real-life tragedy, during which 27 migrants died after their inflatable dinghy capsized in the English Channel. It was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2025.

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