Listen, Layla

Name: Listen, Layla
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781760896065
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By Yassmin Abdel-Magied

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Listen, Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied follows Layla, a spirited young inventor, who travels to Sudan to visit family. While there, she navigates the challenges of linking her Sudanese heritage with her Australian upbringing, all while participating in an international invention competition. This story beautifully captures the journey of balancing cultural identity and personal dreams.
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This book may appeal to you if you are drawn to stories about finding your identity, navigating family expectations, and tackling big challenges. With its engaging narrative and vibrant portrayal of cultural diversity, it captures the adventures and tensions of a young girl trying to balance her dual worlds. It's perfect for those who enjoy heartfelt and inspiring tales with a touch of humour and warmth.

Listen, Layla

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What's a queen to do when her summer plans go horribly wrong? A powerful, funny and timely novel for young readers by writer, broadcaster, and award-winning social advocate, Yassmin Abdel-Magied.

Exploring the diaspora experience, race, politics, and identity, Listen, Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied is an own voices novel for young readers, which bursts with passion, humour, and truth.

Layla has ended the school year on a high and can't wait to spend the holidays hanging out with her friends and designing a prize-winning Grand Designs Tourismo invention. But Layla's plans are interrupted when her grandmother in Sudan falls ill and the family rushes to be with her.

The last time Layla went to Sudan she was only a young child. Now she feels torn between her Sudanese and Australian identities. As political tensions in Sudan erupt, so too do tensions between Layla and her family. Layla is determined not to lose her place in the invention team, but will she go against her parents' wishes? What would a Kandaka do?

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Listen, Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied tells a rich multicultural narrative that has been praised for its vibrant exploration of identity and cultural heritage. The book effectively weaves together themes of family, belonging, and self-discovery, earning positive recognition for its authentic portrayal of a young Sudanese-Australian protagonist navigating her world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760896065

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Yassmin Abdel-Magied Young Adult

About the Author

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a Sudanese Australian writer, recovering mechanical engineer and award-winning social advocate who writes and speaks on politics, society, culture and technology. She has published three books with Penguin Random House, including two middle grade novels (You Must Be Layla and the award-winning Listen, Layla), which she is now adapting for screen. Yassmin is also developing a slate of projects for the stage and screen. A globally sought-after adviser on issues at the intersections of race, gender and faith, Yassmin has spoken in over twenty-five countries on social justice and inclusive leadership. She founded her first organisation, Youth Without Borders, at the age of sixteen, leading it for nine years before co-founding two other organisations focused on serving women of colour. Her TED talk 'What does my headscarf mean to you?' has been viewed over 2.5 million times and was selected as one of TED's top 10 ideas. In all her work, Yassmin is an advocate for transformative justice and a fairer, safer world for all.

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