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Razia's Ray of Hope - (CitizenKid) by Elizabeth Suneby (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Razia is excited when her grandfather tells her there's a school for girls being built in their Afghan village.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 11.8" x 8.8" Paperback
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, People & Places
  • Series Name: CitizenKid

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About the Book



"Razia dreams of getting an education, but in her small village in Afghanistan, girls haven't been allowed to attend school for many years. When a new girls' school opens in the village, a determined Razia must convince her father and oldest brother that educating her would be best for her, their family and their community. Inspired by real-life Razia Jan's experiences when she built the Zabuli Education Center outside of Kabul, Afghanistan"--



Book Synopsis



Razia is excited when her grandfather tells her there's a school for girls being built in their Afghan village. At last, girls will have the same opportunity to be educated as boys. "Every night I fell asleep dreaming about going to school like my brothers," she says. Her grandfather wants Razia to enroll in the school. He remembers a time, before the wars and the Taliban, when educated women in Afghanistan became doctors, government workers and journalists, and how this made families and the country stronger. Razia knows, however, that she will need permission from her father and her oldest brother, Aziz, in order to be allowed to attend the school. She begs her grandfather, "Please, Baba gi, ask Baba and Aziz if I may go. I must go." But will her grandfather's words be enough to convince the younger men of the value of an education for Razia? Inspired by real-life Razia Jan's experiences when she built the Zabuli Education Center outside of Kabul, Afghanistan, author Elizabeth Suneby uses a fictionalized story to deftly personalize the plight of many children around the world who are not being educated. The layered, mixed-media illustrations by Suana Verelst add contextual details about life in an Afghan village. This book works perfectly for a social studies lesson on global cultures. Extra resources include an overview of children worldwide who do not attend school, the story of the real Razia Jan, a glossary of Dari words found in the text and activity suggestions.



Review Quotes




Purposeful in a positive way, this imaginatively illustrated book should open readers' eyes to issues facing children who live in very different circumstances.--Kirkus Reviews

The back matter includes a list of classroom-friendly activities that should help teachers encourage readers to appreciate the literary, artistic, and historical elements of this book.--Booklist

This inspirational story is as beautifully illustrated as it is told. It is vital that young readers have stories like this one to show them that positive change is possible in the world, and that believing in yourself is the first step.--Mary Chapin Carpenter, multi-platinum Grammy-winning recording artist/songwriter



About the Author



Elizabeth Suneby's award-winning books for young readers include Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea and Razia's Ray of Hope. She lives outside Boston, Massachusetts.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.8 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: People & Places
Series Title: CitizenKid
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Theme: Asia
Format: Paperback
Author: Elizabeth Suneby
Language: English
Street Date: March 3, 2020
TCIN: 79565054
UPC: 9781771385770
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-8621
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 8.8 inches width x 11.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds
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