Stories for South Asian Super Girls

Author: Raj Kaur Khaira
In this beautifully illustrated book, Raj Kaur Khaira brings together the wonderful and inspiring biographies of 50 famous South Asian women who broke the mold and defied the stereotypes pinned on them by the media, society and culture. Stories for South Asian Super Girls is the result of the collaboration of the author with ten internationally known South Asian female artists. The collaborative nature of this book brings to light how important sisterhood is to the advancement and empowerment of women. The women involved have provided young South Asian girls with a compendium of women who look like them and have achieved so much. These women’s stories will serve to inspire girls the world over and to show them that there is nothing they cannot achieve if they put their minds to it. Stories for South Asian Super Girls looks at the lives of famous entertainers such as Jameela Jamil and Mindy Kaling, as well as celebrated lawyers and historical figures like Noor Inayat Khan, the British Muslim spy. This book compiles the stories of women from Afghan, Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepalese and Sri Lankan heritage and provided South Asian girls with a treasure trove of role models, inspiring women who look like them and share their culture to look up to. Stories for South Asian Super Girls is a rare and delightful book -and, much needed in my opinion! A celebration of South Asian women’s contribution to the world!
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