Breshna (Great Stories: Intermediate)
About this ebook
The story of Breshna brings readers into a world they might know little about. Written by an Afghan author and illustrated with photos from contemporary Afghanistan, this story will challenge you to understand a culture and circumstances that might be very different from your own. What will you do with this new awareness?
Written at an intermediate level, this book includes pre-reading vocabulary, cultural information, and discussion questions to prepare you to read the story of Breshna. A post-reading note from the translator and discussion/writing questions help you process the ideas and information.
About the author
Shakila Jawaid was born in Afghanistan. She holds a master’s degree in International Relations and is the former head of the cultural center of a high school for girls in Kabul. The author of many short stories published both in Afghanistan and around the world, she currently resides in Ankara, Turkey, where she enjoys reading and writing.
