Based on a true story. After her parents are taken away by the Taliban, young Nasreen stops speaking. But as she spends time in a secret school, she slowly breaks out of her shell.
Themes
Genres: Non-Fiction
Categories: Oppression & Resilience
Content: Activism
Settings: Afghanistan, Asia, Southern Asia
Ethnicity: Afghan, South Asian
Gender: Girl/Woman
Race/Culture: Asian/Pacific Islander/Asian American
Religion: Muslim
Character Prominence: Joint Main, Secondary