Muzoon: A Syrian Refugee Speaks Out
by Muzoon Almellehan, Wendy Pearlman
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Muzoon was fourteen years old when her family made the wrenching decision to leave their home in Syria. War had begun. Peaceful protests were met with shootings. Next, bombs were flying overhead. Even still, Muzoon wanted to stay. What would become of her in a refugee camp? Would there be a school there? Would she ever be able to go home again? In this inspiring memoir, Muzoon shares how she grew up as a refugee. And how she spoke up for what she needed: A chance to learn. A chance to make a show more difference. Muzoon wasn't just fighting for herself - she wanted to help other refugee kids, too. And she shows how one stubborn, determined girl can change the world. show lessTags
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This audiobook for young listeners follows Muzoon's life in Syria and then as a migrant fleeing the Syrian war. Muzoon never gives up on her educational goals, even in the refugee camps. She always encouraged young refugees to keep learning, especially the girls who often married young and quit school.
She is sometimes called the Malala of Syria and, in fact, became friends with Malala who visited her in the camp. Muzoon accompanied Malala to Sweden when she received the Nobel Peace Prize.
I still have not read I Am Malala but will do so, soon.
Highly recommended!
She is sometimes called the Malala of Syria and, in fact, became friends with Malala who visited her in the camp. Muzoon accompanied Malala to Sweden when she received the Nobel Peace Prize.
I still have not read I Am Malala but will do so, soon.
Highly recommended!
An inspiring, uplifting story about a young teen fleeing her homeland and later becoming an education activist. Also known as the Malala of Syria, this girl's story is sure to embolden girls today and encourage them to reach for their dreams.
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Wendy Pearlman is a professor at Northwestern University. She speaks Arabic and has spent more than twenty years studying and living in the Arab World, including Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Educated at Harvard, Georgetown, and Brown, she has written dozens of articles about the Middle East in addition show more to two acclaimed books about the Palestinian national movement. show less
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- Nonfiction, Tween
- DDC/MDS
- 305.906914092 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social group - Age, Gender, Ethnicity People by occupation and miscellaneous social statuses Sexuality; Migrants Migrants
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- HV640.5 .S97 .A55 — Social sciences Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Refugee problems
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- Languages
- English
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- Paper, Ebook
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