Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges: Overcoming Adversity Around The World

ISBN-10: 163198277X
ISBN-13: 9781631982774
Author: Sundem, Garth
Interest Level: 4-8
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date: August 2018

Copyright: 2018

Page Count: 168

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Interest Level

Grades 4-8

Reading Level

Lexile: 1000L

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BISAC Subjects

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / General

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Values & Virtues

Description
In this collection, readeres will travel the world with inspirational short stories of young people who overcame adversity and persevered in the face of extreme challenges. Soosan Firooz broke barriers to become Afghanistan's first female rapper and speaks out about the oppression and hardships women in her country must overcome. David Omondi in Kenya built his own radio station despite a lack of resources. And Kevin Breel speaks out about his own depression to help save lives. The thirty short stories in Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges will inspire readers to believe in themselves, strive for success, overcome obstacles, and create change in the world--even when faced with a challenge. Note: Several stories in this book address intense and serious situations, which some readers may find unsettling.