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Stories for South Asian supergirls

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Through the fascinating stories of 50 women from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, South Asian girls will have a chance to dream about lives for themselves that radically differ from the limited narratives written for them by their culture, wider society and the media.

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SKU: 9780241554357 Category: Children’s picture books Tags: History & the past: general interest (Children’s / Teenage), People & places (Children’s / Teenage), Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children’s / Teenage), Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children’s / Teenage)
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Discover 50 inspirational stories of South Asian women and their INCREDIBLE achievements.
Featuring stories of success from award-winning entertainers Jameela Jamil and Mindy Kaling, as well as pioneering business leaders Indra Nooyi, Anjali Sud and Ruchi Sanghvi. South Asian Supergirls also features equally remarkable yet less well known figures, such as the British Muslim spy, Noor Inayat Khan.
Perfect for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, this heartwarming read is the ideal gift for young readers.
Each profile has been paired with a delightful illustration from one of ten South Asian artists, this is a book for all ages – treasured by parents and children alike.
Praise for South Asian Supergirls:
One of the most beautiful and visually stimulating books I’ve seen for a long time – The Morning Star
This call to courage celebrates warrior queens of Bangladeshi, Indian, Nepalese and Pakistani heritage – The Guardian
Heartwarmingly full of the power, resilience and ingenuity of South Asian women – Book Trust

Weight 0.668 kg
Dimensions 23.8 × 19.8 × 2 cm
Author

Kaur, Khaira, Raj

Publisher

PUFFIN

Imprint

Puffin

Cover

Hardback

Pages

xi, 130

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

920.72089914 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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