Mr. Cornell's Dream Boxes by Jeanette Winter

This page is symbolic of their intertwined lives and a kind of passing of the torch to Malala who refuses to be silenced by bullets and becomes the voice for human rights. Malala is holding onto to the string of her kite, while Iqbal (a shadow of a boy) lets go of his string. Mid-way through the book where the stories meet, an illustration depicts Malala and Iqbal flying kites on a double-page spread. The colorful digital illustrations capture the story in a manner that won’t frighten children.This is an inspiring book that will introduce children to the courageous boy and girl who share a common interest–they want to attend school at a high cost to their lives. The text is very simple and childlike the words powerful.Read Malala’s Yousafzai’s story first and then flip the book over and read Iqbal Masih’s story. Great pairing of two very brave children in one book.It is an illustrated picture book biography.

Iqbal was killed instantly Malala miraculously survived and continues to speak out around the world. Both were shot by those who disagreed with them-he in 1995, she in 2012. She, for the right of girls to attend school. He, against inhumane child slavery in the carpet trade. Two children: Iqbal Masih and Malala Yousafzai. Two stories of bravery in one beautiful book-including the story of Malala Yousafzai, a winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize! Twelve dollars for a boy’s freedom.”īeech Lane Books Synopsis: Meet two heroes of Pakistan who stood up for the rights to freedom and education in these inspirational nonfiction tales from acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter.

“Twelve dollars! Until the twelve-dollar loan to his parents is repaid, four-year-old Iqbal must work in the carpet factory. “Who is Malala?” the Taliban demands, looking into the school van. Their bravery in the face of great danger is an inspiration to all who know their stories. Openings: Two children from Pakistan spoke out against injustice in their world. Themes: Children speaking out about injustice, Bravery, Malala, Iqbal, Pakistan, Taliban

Mr. Cornell's Dream Boxes by Jeanette Winter