{"title":"Ruchira Gupta","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the thought-provoking works of Ruchira Gupta, an acclaimed author and activist dedicated to tackling social issues. Her engaging storytelling sheds light on pressing topics that resonate with young adults, making her books essential reads for both entertainment and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout novel in this collection is \u003cem\u003eI Kick and I Fly\u003c\/em\u003e. This gripping story dives deep into the life of a young girl who challenges societal norms and fights for her dreams against all odds. Set against a backdrop that highlights critical issues such as trafficking and gender inequality, Gupta's narrative offers both a powerful message and an inspiring journey for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuchira Gupta's writing is not only compelling but also serves as a catalyst for change, prompting young minds to think critically about the world around them. Whether you're a fan of young adult fiction or eager to explore stories with a social conscience, this collection is sure to captivate and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-kick-and-i-fly-by-ruchira-gupta-9780861546947","title":"I Kick and I Fly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn I Kick and I Fly\u003c\/em\u003e, Ruchira Gupta has given young readers an irresistible story, and also one that could save lives. This book is a gift. —Gloria Steinem, writer and feminist activist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the outskirts of the red-light district in Bihar, India, fourteen-year-old Heera is living on borrowed time. Her father plans to sell her into the sex trade to repay a loan. After a run-in with a bully at school, Heera meets Rini Di, a kung fu instructor who runs a hostel for at-risk girls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeeing the future she faces, Rini Di pays her family's debt, takes her in and teaches her. Through the practice of martial arts, Heera starts to understand that her body isn't an object to be commodified, but something that can protect her and those around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo when Heera discovers the whereabouts of her missing school friend, Rosy, she decides to embark on a daring rescue mission in New York to save her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46730174988524,"sku":"9780861546947","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20309213482494.jpg?v=1755022913"},{"product_id":"i-kick-and-i-fly-by-ruchira-gupta-9781338825091","title":"I Kick and I Fly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2024 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2024 ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project Titles Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eI Kick and I Fly\u003c\/i\u003e, Ruchira Gupta has given young readers an irresistible story, and also one that could save lives. This book is a gift.\" -- \u003cb\u003eGloria Steinem\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA propulsive social justice adventure by renowned activist and award-winning documentarian Ruchira Gupta, \u003ci\u003eI Kick and I Fly\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring, hopeful story of triumph about a girl in Bihar, India, who escapes being sold into the sex trade when a local hostel owner helps her to understand the value of her body through kung fu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the outskirts of the Red Light District in Bihar, India, fourteen-year-old Heera is living on borrowed time until her father sells her into the sex trade to help feed their family and repay his loans. It is, as she's been told, the fate of the women in her community to end up here. But watching her cousin, Mira Di, live this life day in and day out is hard enough. To live it feels like the worst fate imaginable. And after a run-in with a bully leads to her expulsion from school, it feels closer than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when a local hostel owner shows up at Heera's home with the money to repay her family's debt, Heera begins to learn that fate can change. Destiny can be disrupted. Heroics can be contagious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's at the local hostel for at-risk girls that Heera is given a transformative opportunity: learning kung fu with the other girls. Through the practice of martial arts, she starts to understand that her body isn't an object to be commodified and preyed upon, but a vessel through which she can protect herself and those around her. And when Heera discovers the whereabouts of her missing friend, Rosy, through a kung fu pen pal in the US, she makes the decision to embark on a daring rescue mission to New York in an attempt to save her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA triumphant, shocking account inspired by Ruchira Gupta's experience making the Emmy-award winning documentary, \u003ci\u003eThe Selling of Innocents\u003c\/i\u003e, this is an unforgettable story of overcoming adversity by a lifelong activist who has dedicated her life to creating a world where no child is bought or sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371166220524,"sku":"9781338825091","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18506353482664.jpg?v=1773215168"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ruchira-gupta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}