The Girl Who Stitched the Stars
Written by Shereen Malherbe
Illustrated by Sarah Nesti Willard
Published by Bright Books, Incorporated
Non-uniform day arrives at Noor’s school. Noor hasn’t ever been to school without her uniform before, and the clothes she loves to wear are different.
What will she wear? What will the other children say?
When she realises what her clothes mean to her, she must decide if she can be brave enough to share them with her friends.
Primary ISBN: 9781915025104
Publication Date: January 2022
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Muslim/Muslim American, Palestinian/Palestinian American
Themes: Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Refugee: War/Conflict, Religious Background: Muslim
Setting: Palestine
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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