“Inspired by the author’s family story, this lyrical, moving picture book is a testament to the strength, courage, and perseverance of the over 10 million refugees displaced by the largest forced migration in recorded history, and shares a young girl’s journey from her old home to a new one.” -JLG review of The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition
Resources
Region: Midwest (US)
Categories: Chapter Books Early/Leveled Readers Middle Grade Books Picture Books
Genres: Biography BIPOC Fiction Historical Fiction Nonfiction Picture Books Religion
Shirin Shamsi (she/her) (https://www.ShirinShamsi.com) writes for all children, so every child can see themselves in stories, and every child knows they belong, for there is room for every child’s story.
Shirin is represented by Saba Sulaiman of Talcott Notch Literary Agency. Her recent books are The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2022) and Zahra’s Blessing: A Ramadan Story (Barefoot Books, 2022). She has previously collaborated on two interfaith picture books with Callie Lovvorn and Melissa Stoller, Planting Friendship: Peace, Salaam, Shalom; Building Bridges: Peace, Salaam, Shalom (Clear Fork Publishing, 2021, 2022)
Books by Shirin Shamsi
Resources
Region: Midwest (US)
Categories: Chapter Books Early/Leveled Readers Middle Grade Books Picture Books
Genres: Biography BIPOC Fiction Historical Fiction Nonfiction Picture Books Religion