Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description: The story of 11-year-old Parvana, who lives under Taliban rule in Kabul, Afghanistan. When her father is arrested for having a foreign education, Parvana’s family faces starvation because women cannot leave the house alone to earn money. To support her family, Parvana disguises herself as a boy, cutting her hair and wearing her deceased brother’s clothes, to work in the marketplace reading letters and selling goods. The novel explores themes of courage, survival, and resilience amid oppression. It has won several awards and is widely praised for raising awareness about Afghan women’s struggles.