Leila in Saffron
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Shy and unsure of herself, Leila discovers all the things that make her special with the loving help of her Naani.
Rukhsanna Guidroz Boeken
Rukhsanna Guidroz voelt zich aangetrokken tot verre oorden en de kruising van diverse culturen, een weerspiegeling van haar eigen multiculturele erfgoed. Haar ervaringen in de journalistiek in Hong Kong wekten het verlangen naar een langzamer levenstempo, dat ze op Hawaï vond. Schrijven is nu haar manier geworden om nieuwe reizen te ondernemen, waardoor lezers via haar verhalen exotische locaties en universele menselijke verlangens kunnen ontdekken. Haar verhalen bieden een boeiend inzicht in verre landen en de voortdurende zoektocht naar verbinding.
Celebrated as a Kirkus Reviews' Best Picture Book of 2018, this work features stunning illustrations and a heartfelt narrative that captivates readers of all ages. It explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the beauty of everyday moments, inviting young readers to engage with its vibrant imagery and relatable characters. The story encourages imagination and emotional connection, making it a cherished addition to any child's library.
A middle grade novel in verse about Samira, an eleven-year-old Rohingya refugee living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, who finds strength and sisterhood in a local surf club for girls. Samira thinks of her life as before and after: before the burning and violence in her village in Burma, when she and her best friend would play in the fields, and after, when her family was forced to flee. There's before the uncertain journey to Bangladesh by river, and after, when the river swallowed her nana and nani whole. And now, months after rebuilding a life in Bangladesh with her mama, baba, and brother, there's before Samira saw the Bengali surfer girls of Cox's Bazar, and after, when she decides she'll become one. Samira Surfs, written by Rukhsanna Guidroz with illustrations by Fahmida Azim, is a tender novel in verse about a young Rohingya girl's journey from isolation and persecution to sisterhood, and from fear to power.