Leila in Saffron
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Shy and unsure of herself, Leila discovers all the things that make her special with the loving help of her Naani.
Rukhsanna Guidroz Livres
Rukhsanna Guidroz est attirée par les lieux lointains et l'intersection de diverses cultures, un reflet de son propre héritage multiculturel. Ses expériences dans le journalisme à Hong Kong ont suscité un désir de rythme de vie plus lent, qu'elle a trouvé à Hawaï. L'écriture est devenue sa façon d'entreprendre de nouveaux voyages, permettant aux lecteurs d'explorer des lieux exotiques et des désirs humains universels à travers ses histoires. Ses récits offrent un aperçu captivant de terres lointaines et de la quête incessante de connexion.
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.