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Meet Siti Hasmah, a little girl, who wants to be a journalist, in a period when not every girl was sent to school. Watch what happens to her, her family, and country when World War II strikes. Walk in her footsteps as she graduates from university and goes on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. See what she finally ends up becoming.
The Woman Who Shaped Asia series aim not just to educate but also to motivate. These stories celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women from the region. Their remarkable strength in the face of adversity and sheer determination make it possible for their dreams to be fulfilled, no matter how big! They remind our young readers that great things are accomplished by people who were once little, just like them.
作者簡介
Eva Wong Nava
Eva Wong Nava is an award-winning children''s book author with a mission. She writes stories to entertain, engage, and enthral children to read and to be curious about their inner worlds and the world outside. She is an advocate for diversity and #ownvoices stories that empower young readers, especially girls, to be fearless, strong and tough. When not writing for children, Eva teaches the art and craft of picture book creation. You can find her at her website evawongnava.com or as @evawongnava on Instagram and Twitter.
June Ho is the intrepid wandering Booktuber of The No Bull Channel. She has been using the channel to promote and restore people''s passion for reading, fully understanding how books can change lives. She has interviewed authors, connected with fellow lovers of books from all over the world, while sharing her thoughts on the eclectic mix of books she reads. She also shares her love for travel with her subscribers and is unrelenting in her pursuit to inspire and motivate others. June can often be found with her head buried in a book from her unending reading list.
Debasmita Dasgupta is a Singapore-based, internationally published, Kirkus-Prize nominated illustrator and graphic novelist. She enjoys drawing both fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults. She has illustrated over 20 picture books, comics and poems. Widely known as an art-for-change advocate, Debasmita tells stories of changemakers from around the world partnering with global non-profits. Her art is exhibited across the globe and more than 40 international media outlets have featured it. Her debut independent graphic novel, NADYA, published by Scholastic is critically acclaimed in many countries.
