Dijah: The Rise Of An African Girl (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798877894143)

The three sisters, Dijah, Jalika, and Dalia, grew up in the diverse village of Brufut in The Gambia but face resistance when they seek equal education as girls. Though their community doesn't value educating girls, their father, Mr Hakeem, tries his best to give his daughters the schooling they deserve. But for how long can he advocate for them against societal norms? Will he be able to fight when health challenges come? Follow the powerful story of the resilience, compassion, and diversity of the three sisters as they come up against obstacle after obstacle in their quest for education equality.

From patience-testing challenges to eye-opening lessons about acceptance, this story sends an uplifting message about embracing diversity, compassion beyond religion, honesty, and the universal right to education. The girls share an unbreakable bond of sisterhood first-hand; however, can it empower them to rise above community pressures?"

Dijah: The Rise of an African Girl" teaches children great lessons on tolerance, honesty, kindness, and believing in one's self, all while spotlighting the uniqueness of every individual. This story is a realistic fiction, inspired by the experiences of the author while growing up in the Gambia.

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Author: Amina Ceesay
ISBN-13: 9798877894143
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2024
Pages: 110
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.23d