Andrea Pinkney's lyrical verse and Shane Evans' evocative illustrations combine in a powerful story of one girls' triumphant journey inspired by true tales of life in Sudan.
A powerful story by two Coretta Scott King Award winners. After her village is attacked by militants, Amira, a young Sudanese girl, flees to a refugee camp. There she finds hope and the chance to pursue an education in the form of a single red pencil and the friendship and encouragement of a wise elder. Illustrations.
A powerful story by two Coretta Scott King Award winners. After her village is attacked by militants, Amira, a young Sudanese girl, flees to a refugee camp. There she finds hope and the chance to pursue an education in the form of a single red pencil and the friendship and encouragement of a wise elder. Illustrations.