Title

Hijabi Girl

Author

Edwards, Hazel & Alkan, Ozge

Illustrator

Geddes, Serena

Publisher

Bookpod

Published Date

2016

Annotation

Melek is Turkish, Tien is Vietnamese then there is Zac and Lily who make up this quartet of culturally diverse children in primary school. Cultural differences are part of these children’s lives as they each develop respect and appreciation for each other.

Key Concepts

Cross cultural relations, Cultural traditions, Respect

Audience

Primary

AC Links/EYLF

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