Hoda Haddadi
2) A smile
Author
Publisher
PajamaPress
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A modern translation of the poem "Un sourire" ("A Smile") by Raoul Follereau, which celebrates the power of a smile--something that costs nothing but provides so much value to the recipient. In the illustrations, two children are bursting with enthusiasm as they travel to a bakery and then their school to stage a surprise birthday party for a teacher. Along the way, their positive energy inspires strangers to help one another."-- Provided by publisher....
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
From an inquisitive and compassionate young girl to a world-renowned and award-winning architect and humanitarian, Yasmeen Lari has an empowering and inspiring life story. Learn about her success in a career dominated by men, her early work of advocating for and restoring historic buildings in Pakistan, and her turn to eco-friendly and sustainable design in the wake of natural disasters. Starting in 2005, earthquakes and floods raised Lari's attention...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world. In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst war, poverty, and violence. With vivid, textured images from celebrated Iranian illustrator Hoda Hadadi, this powerful picture book is:...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"From the author of Lailah's Lunchbox and Unsettled comes a powerful picture book biography about Maryam Faruqi, the founder of the Happy Home Schools, which provided education to thousands of girls across Pakistan at a time when girls weren't encouraged to go to school. Milloo lives in a time when school is considered unnecessary for girls. But to Milloo, education is essential. When Milloo reads, her thoughts dance. Milloo courageously dreams...
Author
Publisher
Crocodile Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"Discover Sheherazade, the famous storyteller, dive into the musical world of the beautiful singer Fairuz and meet Amal Clooney, an outstanding international lawyer. Feel inspired by twenty-five amazing women from the Middle East, who have created a legacy through strength of vision, leadership, courage, and determination. Written by Wafa Tarnowska, this collection of life stories is illustrated by a team of international artists."-- adapted from...
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