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The Girl Who Dared

by Shirin Shamsi ...

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Readers will be inspired by this immigration story about a young refugee whose family tries to emigrate to Pakistan when India is divided into two separate nations. This short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories about characters who must overcome difficult circumstances in order to survive. ... Read more

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Readers will be inspired by this immigration story about a young refugee whose family tries to emigrate to Pakistan when India is divided into two separate nations. This short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories about characters who must overcome difficult circumstances in order to survive.
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Women Without Men

A Novel of Modern Iran

by Shahrnush Parsipur, Shirin Neshat ...

Translated by Faridoun Farrokh ...

From an outspoken Iranian author comes a "charming, powerful novella" that is banned in Iran for its depiction of female freedom ( Publishers Weekly)."Parsipur is a courageous, talented woman, and above all, a great writer." —Marjane Satrapi, author of PersepolisThis modern literary masterpiece follows the interwoven destinies of five women—including a wealthy middle-aged housewife, a prostitute, ... Read more

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From an outspoken Iranian author comes a "charming, powerful novella" that is banned in Iran for its depiction of female freedom ( Publishers Weekly)."Parsipur is a courageous, talented woman, and above all, a great writer." —Marjane Satrapi, author of PersepolisThis modern literary masterpiece follows the interwoven destinies of five women—including a wealthy middle-aged housewife, a prostitute,
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Until We Are Free

My Fight for Human Rights in Iran

by Shirin Ebadi ...

In this searing memoir, the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize tells her story of courage and defiance in the face of an Iranian government out to destroy her, her family, and her mission: to bring justice to the people and the country she loves.“Shirin Ebadi is quite simply the most vital voice for freedom and human rights in Iran.”—Reza Aslan, #1 New York Times bestselling ... Read more

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In this searing memoir, the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize tells her story of courage and defiance in the face of an Iranian government out to destroy her, her family, and her mission: to bring justice to the people and the country she loves.“Shirin Ebadi is quite simply the most vital voice for freedom and human rights in Iran.”—Reza Aslan, #1 New York Times bestselling
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Beneath the Skin of Tehran

"Eight Short Stories of Magical Realism"

by Shirin Jabalameli ...

Beneath the Skin of Tehran by Shirin Jabalameli who is shortlisted for the Pushcart Prize 2026, is a mesmerizing collection of short stories that unveils Tehran in its hidden, forgotten layers. With a masterful blend of historical reality and magical realism, Jabalameli gazes into the old alleyways and buried memories of this vibrant city. The stories unfold like mirrors, reflecting forgotten ... Read more

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Beneath the Skin of Tehran by Shirin Jabalameli who is shortlisted for the Pushcart Prize 2026, is a mesmerizing collection of short stories that unveils Tehran in its hidden, forgotten layers. With a masterful blend of historical reality and magical realism, Jabalameli gazes into the old alleyways and buried memories of this vibrant city. The stories unfold like mirrors, reflecting forgotten
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Iran Awakening

A Memoir of Revolution and Hope

by Shirin Ebadi, Azadeh Moaveni ...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • The first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize provides an eyewitness account of her stand at the crossroads of history in this moving and unforgettable memoir.“Riveting . . . [Iran Awakening] sometimes reads like a police thriller, its drama heightened by [Shirin] Ebadi’s determination to keep up the quotidian aspects of her family life.”—The Washington ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • The first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize provides an eyewitness account of her stand at the crossroads of history in this moving and unforgettable memoir.“Riveting . . . [Iran Awakening] sometimes reads like a police thriller, its drama heightened by [Shirin] Ebadi’s determination to keep up the quotidian aspects of her family life.”—The Washington
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25 Fell from the Frame

A Visual and Poetic Journey: 25 Poems Accompanied by 25 Coffee Paintings

by Shirin Jabalameli ...

25 Fell from the Frame by Shirin Jabalameli, shortlisted for the Pushcart Prize 2026, is a striking collection of 25 poems and 25 coffee paintings, created not in calm, but in chaos.Born from a time when the world was burning, these works choose creation over collapse, presence over panic. The poems speak from bomb shelters, sleepless dawns, and flickering memories. The paintings, made entirely ... Read more

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25 Fell from the Frame by Shirin Jabalameli, shortlisted for the Pushcart Prize 2026, is a striking collection of 25 poems and 25 coffee paintings, created not in calm, but in chaos.Born from a time when the world was burning, these works choose creation over collapse, presence over panic. The poems speak from bomb shelters, sleepless dawns, and flickering memories. The paintings, made entirely
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The Golden Cage

Three Brothers, Three Choices, One Destiny

by Shirin Ebadi ...

"If you do not have the power to overthrow the rule of oppression, inform others of the oppression."—Persian proverbFor over fifty years the Shah Pahlavi dynasty ruled Iran until Ayatollah Khomeini's 1979 Islamic Revolution seized power and began its own reign of tyranny. The questions about the revolution shape The Golden Cage while the answers shed light on Islamic Iran's current events and tell ... Read more

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"If you do not have the power to overthrow the rule of oppression, inform others of the oppression."—Persian proverbFor over fifty years the Shah Pahlavi dynasty ruled Iran until Ayatollah Khomeini's 1979 Islamic Revolution seized power and began its own reign of tyranny. The questions about the revolution shape The Golden Cage while the answers shed light on Islamic Iran's current events and tell
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Until We Are Free

My Fight for Human Rights in Iran

by Shirin Ebadi ...

Narrated by Shohreh Aghdashloo ...

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In this searing memoir, the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize tells her story of courage and defiance in the face of an Iranian government out to destroy her, her family, and her mission: to bring justice to the people and the country she loves.“Shirin Ebadi is quite simply the most vital voice for freedom and human rights in Iran.”—Reza Aslan, #1 New York Times bestselling ... Read more

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In this searing memoir, the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize tells her story of courage and defiance in the face of an Iranian government out to destroy her, her family, and her mission: to bring justice to the people and the country she loves.“Shirin Ebadi is quite simply the most vital voice for freedom and human rights in Iran.”—Reza Aslan, #1 New York Times bestselling
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Ruby's Wish

by Shirin Yim Bridges ...

Illustrated by Sophie Blackall ...

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard ... Read more

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Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard
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Civic Duty

Working Together

by Shirin Shamsi ...

Series series iCivics
Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O’Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders. This 32 ... Read more

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Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O’Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders. This 32
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New Horizons

The Art of Wandering

by Shirin Sahba ...

This vibrant and entrancing book invites readers on a journey around the world. Artist and globetrotter Shirin Sahba celebrates the diversity of people, places, and traditions, and revels in the joy of the journey itself. In exquisitely detailed paintings, she captures fleeting moments and small treasures—a brightly colored sari fluttering in the breeze, a mother and child enjoying gelatos on a ... Read more

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This vibrant and entrancing book invites readers on a journey around the world. Artist and globetrotter Shirin Sahba celebrates the diversity of people, places, and traditions, and revels in the joy of the journey itself. In exquisitely detailed paintings, she captures fleeting moments and small treasures—a brightly colored sari fluttering in the breeze, a mother and child enjoying gelatos on a
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The Unexpected CEO

My Journey from Gas Station Cashier to Billion-Dollar CEO

by Shirin Behzadi ...

USA Today BestsellerHer first job was behind bulletproof glass at a gas station. She ended up leading a billion-dollar company.Shirin Behzadi was arrested multiple times under an oppressive regime in Iran before she had even reached adulthood. Fleeing her homeland alone as a teenager, she carried nothing with her but a suitcase—and a bold dream. In Istanbul, and later at a Los Angeles gas station, ... Read more

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USA Today BestsellerHer first job was behind bulletproof glass at a gas station. She ended up leading a billion-dollar company.Shirin Behzadi was arrested multiple times under an oppressive regime in Iran before she had even reached adulthood. Fleeing her homeland alone as a teenager, she carried nothing with her but a suitcase—and a bold dream. In Istanbul, and later at a Los Angeles gas station,
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