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Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour: Hiba Noor Khan
Apply now to host a visit from author and activist Hiba Noor Khan at your secondary school in Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, or South Lanarkshire.
Hiba Noor Khan is joining the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in March with her fiction debut, Safiyyah's War. Hiba has previously written several non-fiction books and one picture book, alongside work as a physics teacher, activist, and Global Diplomacy graduate.
Safiyyah's War transports us to the Grand Mosque of Paris during World War Two, and the true story of how hundreds of persecuted Jews sought refuge there. When Safiyyah's father is arrested by the Nazis for his secret resistance work, it falls to her to work up the courage to enter the treacherous catacombs beneath the city and help lead the Jewish people to safety.
During her visit to your school, Hiba will introduce herself, the book, and her journey to becoming an author, followed by an interactive activity based around spying and resistance work. Hiba will explain the inspiration behind the book, and share stories of her visits to the Grand Mosque of Paris, the catacombs, and the libraries and archives that she frequented to uncover Safiyyah's story. Pupils will have the chance to ask Hiba questions, and talk to her about her varied work.
For smaller audiences (fewer than 40 pupils), Hiba can offer a workshop based around story building, and how to research history to uncover the stories of forgotten heroes like Safiyyah.
When: 4–8 March 2024
Where: Your Secondary schools (Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire)
Audience: S1–S2. Audiences of any size will be considered.
Interested in applying for this tour?
Register through the form below and we'll alert you when applications open. If you have any questions, please get it touch with frasier.napier@scottishbooktrust.com(this link will open in a new window).
