{"product_id":"zias-story-paperback","title":"Zia's Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShahnaz Qayumi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNahid Kazemi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Take care of your mother,\" twelve-year-old Zia's father whispers to him just as he is arrested-never to be seen again. Soon afterward, the Russian army pulls out of Afghanistan, and the country falls into a devastating civil war.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Taliban takes over, establishing a regime of great brutality and creating an atmosphere of fear-women are not allowed to work nor can girls go to school. Many thousands join the perilous journey to neighbouring Pakistan seeking refuge--Zia and his mother among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShahnaz Qayumi\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Kabul. Zia's Story is her first book for young people and is closely based on other Afghans and her as a refugee from war-torn Afghanistan. After fleeing Afghanistan, she found refuge in Canada. She now lives in Vancouver and teaches at Langara University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNahid Kazemi\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer. She has published many award-winning children's books, and was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award and the 2020 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Her recent publications include \u003cem\u003eOver the Rooftops, Under the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Old Woman\u003c\/em\u003e. She has exhibited her work around the world. Nahid lives in Montreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 8.25 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763605700896,"sku":"9781990598142","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/74cf90cccae04a9e7a6f0f3d174c5f46.webp?v=1780236673","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/zias-story-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}