Publisher | Pajama Press |
ISBN 13 | 9781772781014 |
ISBN 10 | 1772781010 |
Author | Bahram Rahman |
Book Format | Hardcover |
Book Description | Subject Heading Description 1: Childrens & Teens Subject Heading Description 2: Literature & Fiction ISBN: 9781772781014 ISBN-10: Publisher Imprint: Pajama Press Contributor 1: Bahram Rahman Title: The Library Bus Binding Type: Hardcover Content Language Code: Pages: Description: Discover the captivating world of The Library Bus, a Childrens & Teens that falls under the Literature & Fiction category. This Hardcover-formatted gem, contributed by Bahram Rahman and published by Pajama Press, promises an immersive experience for readers. With pages of engaging content, The Library Bus explores. The language adds a unique flavor to the narrative, making it accessible to a wide audience. |
Editorial Review | Hardback |
About the Author | Bahram Rahman was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and grew up during the civil war and the Taliban regime. He earned a medical degree at Kabul Medical University and a masters degree in public policy at the University of Erfurt, Germany, while also working as an activist in Afghanistan in the areas of gender equality and youth political participation. Bahram came to Canada as a refugee in 2012, and today he is a senior policy advisor at the Ministry of Health in Ontario. His first picture book, Governor Generals Literary Award finalist The Library Bus, was praised by the New York Times for documenting the barriers to education experienced by girls in war-torn countries and their resilience and ingenuity in overcoming them. His Fall 2021 picture book A Sky-Blue Bench has received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, which calls it a timely, eye-opening portrait of resilience, community, and hope.Gabrielle Grimard transformed her love of design into a career in illustration over the course of her studies at Concordia University and the University of Quebec. In 2018, Gabrielles picture book Stolen Words won the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Childrens Book Award and was a finalist for the TD Canadian Childrens Book Award. Not My Girl was a USBBY Outstanding International Book. Her creativity has been applied to childrens publishing, advertising, and educational contexts. |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 1/7/2021 |
Number of Pages | 32 |