Description
A courageous girl follows her dream of learning to fly in this clever narrative filled with extraordinary spirit gorgeous colors a magical quality (New York Times). Inspired by formerly imprisoned human rights activist Loujain AlHathloul, this sparkling fantasy story is perfect for fans of Malalas Magic Pencil and the Rebel Girls series.
Poetic, moving, and empowering. Kirkus Reviews
Loujain watches her beloved baba attach his feather wings and fly each morning, but her own dreams of flying face a big obstacle: only boys, not girls, are allowed to fly in her country. Yet despite the taunts of her classmates, she is determined to do itespecially because Loujain loves colors, and only by flying can she see the color-filled field of sunflowers her baba has told her about. Eventually, he agrees to teach her, and Loujains impossible dream becomes realityand soon other girls dare to learn to fly.
Based on the experiences of co-author Lina AlHathlouls sister, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Loujain AlHathloul, who led the successful campaign to lift Saudi Arabias ban on women driving, this moving and gorgeously illustrated story reminds us to strive for the changes we want to seeand to never take for granted womens and girls freedoms.
Author: Uma Mishra-Newbery, Lina Al-Hathloul
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Minedition
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.2lbs
Size: 11.50h x 9.60w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781662650642
Language: English
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