Courage: My Story of Persecution (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781324016670)

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.

Author: Freshta Tori Jan
ISBN-10: 1324016671
ISBN-13: 9781324016670
Publisher: Norton Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2022
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 522026 / Courage: My Story of Persecution


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2022 pg. 62