描述
Discover the inspirational lives of 50 figures from across South Asia and their INCREDIBLE achievements from the author of Stories for South Asian Supergirls.An illustrated look at the fascinating empowering life stories of 50 famous and undercelebrated people from India Afghanistan Pakistan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.South Asian kids will have a chance to dream about their lives for themselves that challenge the limited stereotype and narratives that are available in mainstream media.Bringing together the stories of gamechanging business leaders Bela Bajaria Payal Kadakia Sharmadean Reid leading entertainers Freddie Mercury Riz Ahmed awardwinning authors Khaled Hosseini Satnam Sanghera Salman Rushdie and a whole host of other equally remarkable figures from nonbinary performance artist Alok V.Menon unstoppable Chef Asma Khan and groundbreaking model Yasmeen Ghauri this book seeks to redress the imbalance for young kids of colour by empowering them to break new ground for themselves and inspire others along the way.Beautifully illustrated with striking portraits by ten international South Asian artists this is truly a book for all ages a gift to be treasured by parents and children alike.Perfect for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls this heartwarming read is the ideal gift for young readers.Praise for the first book in the Super Series Stories for South Asian SupergirlsThere is someone here for every girl and boy budding lawyers climbers filmmakers and mountaineers.
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Fruugo ID:
355143204-772011628
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ISBN:
9780241598009