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Embark on an alphabetic odyssey through culture and heritage.Imagine a world where every letter of the alphabet unlocks the colorful tapestry of a rich and ancient culture. This enchanting book does just that, guiding young readers on a journey through language, history, and traditions with each turn of the page.
Can we sing the ABC anywhere? With a woolly bear or on thin air? Set off on an alphabetic adventure to Palestine, a land that tells a story with every letter. From the A that stands for Arabic, a beautiful language sung by millions, to the Z for za'atar, a flavor that's as bold as the history it accompanies, this book is more than just an ordinary ABC.
Discover B as it introduces the best baklawas of Bethlehem, and learn about the coziest Christmas in Christ's country. Join the hop with D for dabkeh, a dance that brings communities together, and break your fast with E for Eid, a festival of joy and togetherness. This book's vibrant pages serve up a feast for the senses, from F for falafel to G for the generous casas of Gaza.
It is more than a reading experience; it's a cultural immersion that connects young minds to the world beyond their own. It's where the traditional T for thob dresses meet the modern, where the ancient Q for Quds (Jerusalem) sits at the heart of spirituality, and where the resilience symbolized by I for intifada teaches the value of standing up for what is right.
With engaging illustrations and sweet rhymes, this book isn't just a primer on the alphabet—it's a celebration of identity, a bridge spanning generations, and an invitation to friendship. Whether you're a child, a parent, or simply a lover of wisdom and wonder, let this journey inspire you with every letter you explore.
About the author
Golbarg Bashi was born in Iran, raised in Sweden, and educated in the UK and US. For over a decade, Dr. Bashi has designed and taught interdisciplinary courses on various aspects of medieval and modern history of west Asia, as well as Islamic art, critical methodologies in a wide range of disciplines. After a full-time career as an academic, she is now focused on diversifying children’s media and empowering children from underrepresented and marginalized countries and communities with positive, environmentally conscious, and fun stories that inform all the interconnectedness of world cultures. She lives with her family in New York.
Golrokh Nafisi is a children’s book illustrator, animator, and puppet maker engaged in the contemporary conceptual art scene. In her works, she covers daily events, lives of ordinary people, and the politics of the societies she lives in. She is based between Amsterdam and Tehran.
Summary
P Is for Palestine is the world’s first English-language
ABC storybook about Palestine, told in simple rhythmic rhyme with
stunning illustrations to act as an educational, colorful, empowering
reference for children, showcasing the geography, beauty, and
strength of Palestinian culture.
Anyone who has ever been to
Palestine or who has Palestinian friends, colleagues, or neighbors knows
that this proud nation is home to the sweetest oranges, most intricate
embroideries, great dance moves (dabkeh), fertile olive groves, and the
sunniest people!
This revised edition includes an appendix
explaining some of the terms and Arabic words, written in their original
language with simplified English pronunciation. Inspired by Palestinian
people’s own rich history in the literary and visual arts, P Is for Palestine is a book for children of all ages!
