The Girl Who Lives Between Two Worlds: an affirming story of Palestinian identity and belonging- new children’s book by Shereen Malherbe.
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Following on from the best-selling, Palestine Book Awards nominee, The Girl Who Stitched the Stars; join Noor in The Girl Who Lives Between Two Worlds.
‘The Girl Who Lives Between Two Worlds helps children navigate their roots for a more assured future. Inspirational for all, it is especially poignant for the diaspora.’
Follow the journey of Noor as she returns to her heritage homeland of Palestine to discover where in the world she belongs.
In addition to amplifying Palestinian narratives, this book also represents Muslim children so they can see themselves positively in the books they read.
‘At the end of 2022, an estimated 43.3 million’ (UNICEF) children have been forcibly displaced, making up ‘40 per cent’ of all displaced people living today.
Through the migrant child series, we introduce children to celebrate their differences and their heritage no matter where in the world they are.
The Girl Who Lives Between Two Worlds.
By Shereen Malherbe and Illustrated by Sarah Nesti-Willard
Published: March 25 2024
Bright Books
ISBN: 978-1-916955-32-5 Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-916955-33-2 Hardback
ISBN: 978-1-916955-34-9 eBook
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Noor is excited to discover she will be returning home to Palestine.
Noor had always dreamt of going back home one day. But that night, Noor felt nervous.
Will home ever be the same?
Where in the world does Noor belong?
The third outing of Shereen Malherbe’s lovable character Noor, The Girl Who Lives Between Two Worlds is an affirming story of identity and belonging.
Join Noor as she embarks on this journey of discovery no matter where in the world you are.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shereen Malherbe a British Palestinian author of multiple novels and children’s books. Her previous best-selling children’s book, The Girl Who Stitched the Stars was nominated for the Palestine Book Awards. Shereen is a consulting author on the Open University’s Creative Writing Course for students on how to get published. She is also featured on their Author Spotlight and their literacy scheme, Reading for Pleasure, showcasing this children’s series for teachers, parents and librarians. Shereen’s books are now on curriculums, in schools, colleges and universities around the world.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Sarah Laura Nesti Willard is a part-time free-lance illustrator, muralist and event organizer, as well as the coordinator of the Visual Studies Major at the United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. She is also a PhD candidate at Plymouth University, where she is researching Middle Eastern comics.
For more books in this series visit: Shereen Malherbe’s Book List
Shereen is available for interviews.
For further information please contact: hello@shereenmalherbe.com
To order or stock book copies contact: info@beaconbooks.net
Author website: www.shereenmalherbe.com
Illustrator website: www.sarahnestiwillard.com
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