Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time

Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their dreams. They opened doors to the world's oldest library. They ruled, started movements, and spread knowledge. Today, Muslim women continue to make history. Once upon a time, they were children with dreams, just like you. Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields. Whether it was the culinary arts, fashion, sports, government, science, entertainment, education, or activism, these women never took "no" for an answer or allowed themselves to be silenced. Instead, they worked to rise above and not only achieve their dreams but also become influential leaders. Through short, information-rich biographies, Muslim Girls Rise introduces young audiences to the diverse and important contributions Muslim women have made and to role models they may never have heard of before but whose stories they will never forget.

Author: Saira Mir
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Published: 11/12/2019
Binding Type: CD
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 5.60h x 5.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781974988761
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Mir, Saira: - Saira Mir is a Muslim physician and an author who specializes in writing #OwnVoices content. After searching far and wide for books to help her daughter find feminist role models who share her heritage, she decided to write her own in hopes of reaching other children who are eager to learn more about extraordinary, path-breaking women. She currently resides in Washington, D.C.Jaleel, Aaliya: - Aaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, character designer, and visual-development artist who is currently majoring in animation at the University of Texas at Dallas. She plans to work as a visual-development artist after graduation.Ayyar, Priya: - Priya Ayyar is a renowned audiobook narrator and actress who received her bachelor's degree and master's degree from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She has appeared in notable television shows such as Arrested Development, Nurse Jackie, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. When not narrating, she writes and works in television in California.