Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781662650642)

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 Malala's 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 it--especially 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 Loujain's impossible dream becomes reality--and soon other girls dare to learn to fly.

Based on the experiences of co-author Lina AlHathloul's sister, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Loujain AlHathloul, who led the successful campaign to lift Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving, this moving and gorgeously illustrated story reminds us to strive for the changes we want to see--and to never take for granted women's and girls' freedoms.

Author: Uma Mishra-Newbery, Lina Al-Hathloul
ISBN-10: 1662650647
ISBN-13: 9781662650642
Publisher: Minedition
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 11.50h x 9.60w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 517803 / Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/13/2021
School Library Journal 01/01/2022 pg. 60
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2022
Shelf Awareness 03/11/2022