In this blog I will discuss theme, character traits, cultural differences, the importance of a diverse classroom library and so much more. I will use Amal Unbound by Aisha Seed and Mala: A Brave Girl From Pakistan and Iqbal: A Brave Boy From Pakistan by Jeanette Winter for this blog post.
Summary for Amal Unbound:
Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal’s Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she’s busy pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher one day. Her dreams are temporarily dashed when–as the eldest daughter–she must stay home from school to take care of her siblings. Amal is upset, but she doesn’t lose hope and finds ways to continue learning. Then the unimaginable happens–after an accidental run-in with the son of her village’s corrupt landlord, Amal must work as his family’s servant to pay off her own family’s debt.
Life at the opulent Khan estate is full of heartbreak and struggle for Amal–especially when she inadvertently makes an enemy of a girl named Nabila. Most troubling, though, is Amal’s growing awareness of the Khans’ nefarious dealings. When it becomes clear just how far they will go to protect their interests, Amal realizes she will have to find a way to work with others if they are ever to exact change in a cruel status quo, and if Amal is ever to achieve her dreams.
"But at least by teaching her to read, I gave her a window to see worlds beyond ours and a chance to imagine leaving the walls of this estate and to feel free, even if it was only for a little while." -Amal
I am sorry that these videos are in parts but people kept walking into the workroom while I was vlogging!
Questions to ask yourself when picking books for your classroom:
What characters do I want readers to meet in books?
What books will empower the readers in my classroom?
How can I evoke emotional responses to books for my students?
How can I encourage students to reflect deeply to move through a sliding glass door?
Summary of Malala and Iqbal:
Meet two heroes of Pakistan who stood up for the rights to freedom and education in these inspirational nonfiction tales from acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. Two stories of bravery in one beautiful book—including the story of Malala Yousafzai, a winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize!
One country: Pakistan. Two children: Iqbal Masih and Malala Yousafzai. Each was unafraid to speak out. He, against inhumane child slavery in the carpet trade. She, for the right of girls to attend school. Both were shot by those who disagreed with them—he in 1995, she in 2012. Iqbal was killed instantly; Malala miraculously survived and continues to speak out around the world. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her work.
Resources:
http://coloursofus.com/childrens-books-set-in-pakistan/
https://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/stories/storiesi2/15/
https://theglobalreadaloud.com/2018/08/10/information-for-2018-global-read-aloud-gra18/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10rsoQShQy2CSIRdVbyHS4ypJufnumngwsL4D9M_ME5s/edit
https://www.ducksters.com/geography/country/pakistan.php
https://flavorverse.com/traditional-pakistani-foods/
http://aishasaeed.com/
https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/2389367
http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2015/01/malala-a-brave-girl-from-pakistaniqbal-a-brave-boy-from-pakistan/
http://nonfictionandthecommoncore.blogspot.com/2014/09/reading-nonfiction-books-by-jeanette_75.html
https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=2681
https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/malala-yousafzai
http://moralheroes.org/iqbal-masih/
http://moralheroes.org/malala-yousafzai/
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