{"product_id":"zias-story-paperback","title":"Zia's Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShahnaz Qayumi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNahid Kazemi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Take care of your mother,\" twelve-year-old Zia's father whispers to him just as he is arrested-never to be seen again. Soon afterward, the Russian army pulls out of Afghanistan, and the country falls into a devastating civil war.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Taliban takes over, establishing a regime of great brutality and creating an atmosphere of fear-women are not allowed to work nor can girls go to school. Many thousands join the perilous journey to neighbouring Pakistan seeking refuge--Zia and his mother among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShahnaz Qayumi\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Kabul. \u003cem\u003eZia's Story\u003c\/em\u003e is based on the author's experience of having to flee an Afghanistan torn apart by war with her young son. After fleeing Afghanistan, she found refuge in Canada. She now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and teaches at Langara University..\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNahid Kazemi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebrated artist and illustrator. She has published many award-winning children's books and was a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award and the 2020 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Originally from Iran, Nahid lives in Montreal, Quebec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 8.25 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50329960972525,"sku":"9781990598142","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/KNF8iacHdX9781990598142.webp?v=1784919331","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/zias-story-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}