Mina Javaherbin
Author
Series
Language
English
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AANHPI Authors: Board & Picture Books (SCPL-YS)
AANHPI Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
K - Ramadan Books
OBD Ramadan & Eid - YOUTH
AANHPI Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
K - Ramadan Books
OBD Ramadan & Eid - YOUTH
Description
In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories.
3) Soccer star
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Just in time for the World Cup, an inspiring story of a Brazilian boy who dreams of being a soccer star and the sister who steps in to help his team win a game.
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Publication Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is an international soccer star. But he wasn't always the best. He was once a child--just like you--who dreamed of playing professional soccer. Growing up in Brazil, Neymar practiced day and night, learning from his father and his coaches. Becoming a living legend takes hard work, a never-quit attitude, and some luck, too. Come along on Neymar's journey to see how a soccer star was born"--Jacket.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
With the first rays of the sun, Mina and her father begin a joyful day exploring the city streets of Isfahan, Iran, where Islam and Judaism intertwine and a community thrives. Mina imagines the ancient sites coming to life as her father points out the fascinating history and architecture of the churches, synagogues, and mosques they pass by. The two of them picnic with friends near Si-o-se Pol bridge, then finish the day at Mina's father's beautiful...
7) Goal!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
In a dangerous alley in a township in South Africa, the strength and unity which a group of young friends feel while playing soccer keep them safe when a gang of bullies arrives to cause trouble.