The Breadwinner

I decided to create a Power Point presentation in order to promote The Breadwinner to my hometown’s One Book One Town committee. I think this would be an excellent book for young people to read. If the committee would like for the adult choice and young adult choice to share a theme, this would be an excellent companion to Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, as they both look at the history and culture of Afghanistan in recent years. The Breadwinner, however, also can stand alone as a valuable read for young people as it touches upon several important themes, including survival, hope, courage, and human rights. Although its specific time and place is Afghanistan, young people could benefit from reading about Parvana’s courage to face adversity, as they face their own challenges in life, no matter where and what they are. Please follow the link below to view this Power Point Presentation; I make it available here for others who would like to learn more about this book for use in their communities, schools, or families.

The Breadwinner: The Story of an Afghan Girl