70 pages 2 hours read

Aisha Saeed

Amal Unbound

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Read 14 fun facts and a short biography of Pakistani American author, Aisha Saeed.

The story of Malala, a Pakistani girl who was shot for advocating for female education, was an inspiration for Amal Unbound. Like Malala, Amal takes a stand against injustice.

Written by Malala Yousafzai and Patricia McCormick, Malala’s 2013 biography for young readers focuses on her life experiences.

A brief biography of Miss Sadia’s favorite poet, whose life story gives Amal hope.

Links to Iqbal’s poems, many of which are short and accessible for middle-graders

A vivid photo illustrates each fact on CultureTrip.com, including that Pakistan has the highest paved road in the world and produces half of the world’s footballs (soccer balls, to US readers).