| Courage: My Story of Persecution Contributor(s): Tori Jan, Freshta (Author), Nasrati, Zainab (Editor), Ruiz, Zoë (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1324016671 ISBN-13: 9781324016670 Publisher: Norton Young Readers OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2022 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Middle East - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2021040979 |
| Lexile Measure: 890 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.6" W x 8.3" (0.57 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As a girl and as part of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, Freshta Tori Jan was persecuted relentlessly. Her family faced kidnappings and daily murder attempts on the bus, on the way to school, in the workplace, and beyond. Freshta's school was shut down by the Taliban, and many of her friends were murdered and shot. Her journey through poverty, terrorism, and other forms of injustice has enabled her to be a voice for those unable to share their stories and those unable to receive the opportunities she has sought. She believes in empowering youth in order to bring about change and be the leaders of today and tomorrow. With a voice that is both accessible and engaging, Freshta brings forward a captivating first-person account of strength, resilience, and determination, and delivers compelling narrative nonfiction by young people, for young people. |