Details: "I Dream in Dari" is about a young girl visiting her grandmother. She calls her grandma, 'Maman.' Her grandmother is strong, courageous, and beautiful. Her grandmother is from Afghanistan. Follow the young girl on her adventure to discover the beautiful pieces of Afghan culture. Explore the halal food, traditional dresses, and learn a few words in Dari along the way.
Based on a true story about a woman who came to the United States as a refugee and now shares her culture with her grandchildren. Details about the real-life Maman are included at the end of the book with some facts about Afghan refugees in the United States.
"I Dream in Dari" is a great way to bring multicultural literature into any classroom or home library. Introduce children to the unique, diverse people in our world. Be sure to check out other titles from the author, Amber Rizaei. The author's other titles include "123 Dari" where you can learn to count in the native Afghan language too.
