Amal Unbound

• Fourteen Things about Aisha

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

• Malala’s Story

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.

• I am Malala: how One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World

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

• Muhammad Allama Iqbal

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

• Sir Muhammad Iqbal Poems

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

• 10 Fascinating Facts about Pakistan

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).

• Pakistan Facts for Kids: Country Facts

Neat factoids about the sixth most populous country in the world, and links to country maps.

• Iqbal

A fictionalized account of a true story about a bonded slave boy forced to work in a Pakistani carpet factory and his struggle for freedom, by Francesco D’Adamo.

• Bonded Labor

Amal was “fortunate” to work as a house servant, but many children in Pakistan are forced into indentured servitude as brick-makers. This video from the Aljazeera news outlet powerfully illustrates the exploitation of families in the brick kilns, including children.

• The Origin of Laddus

Popular in both India and Pakistan, Laddus is one of the sweets that Fozia excels at baking. This video explains the desert’s origins.

• Best Mehndi Wedding Ceremony 2020

A short video featuring preparations for a contemporary Pakistani wedding, with traditional dance and henna art.

• This Artist Creates Stunning Henna Tattoos!

A time-lapse video of a henna artist creating a stunning tiger tattoo.