Mark Thursday, Oct. 6th on your calendar! Deborah Ellis, the award-winning author of The Breadwinner Trilogy, will be at Acadia Street School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for An Evening in Afghanistan.
Ms. Ellis will read from her novels about Parvana, an 11-year-old girl living under harsh, discriminatory Taliban rule in Afghanistan. As a girl, Parvana isn't allowed to go to school. She can't even leave her house unless there is a man with her. When her father is imprisoned by the Taliban, Parvana must disguise herself as a boy to go out and earn money to support her family.
Ms. Ellis will speak about her travels to Afghanistan and the inspiration for her books. There will be a chance to have books signed and buy crafts and products made in Afghanistan. The event is being put on by Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. To find out more about the event, click here.
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