{"product_id":"zias-story-9781990598142","title":"Zia's Story","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShahnaz Qayumi\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Kabul. Zia's Story is her first book for young people and is closely based on other Afghans and her as a refugee from war-torn Afghanistan. After fleeing Afghanistan, she found refuge in Canada. She now lives in Vancouver and teaches at Langara University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNahid Kazemi\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer. She has published many award-winning children's books, and was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award and the 2020 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Her recent publications include \u003cem\u003eOver the Rooftops, Under the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Old Woman\u003c\/em\u003e. She has exhibited her work around the world. Nahid lives in Montreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tradewind Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50489599197458,"sku":"9781990598142","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cfc4a9fc-e468-480f-8d37-af95a10e6379.jpg?v=1730502894","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/zias-story-9781990598142","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}