Bibliograph

Courage, my story of persecution, Freshta Tori Jan

Type

Label

Courage, my story of persecution, Freshta Tori Jan

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-12, Norton Young Readers

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Courage

Oclc number

1252845457

Responsibility statement

Freshta Tori Jan

Series statement

I, witness

Sub title

my story of persecution

Summary

"Continuing this propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young woman once persecuted by the Taliban shares her journey to becoming a community activist. As a girl and as part of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, Freshta Tori Jan was persecuted relentlessly. Her family faced kidnappings and daily murder attempts on the bus, on the way to school, in the workplace, and beyond. Freshta's school was shut down by the Taliban, and many of her friends were murdered and shot. Her journey through poverty, terrorism, and other forms of injustice has enabled her to be a voice for those unable to share their stories and those unable to receive the opportunities she has sought. She believes in empowering youth in order to bring about change and be the leaders of today and tomorrow. With a voice that is both accessible and engaging, Freshta brings forward a captivating first-person account of strength, resilience, and determination, and delivers compelling narrative nonfiction by young people, for young people."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Change -- Torment -- Hope -- Destruction -- Legacy -- Bloodshed -- Fear -- Escape

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

My story of persecutionI witness courage

Classification