by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Have students each research two facts about Afghanistan (e.g., languages, religion, population, area, capital, life expectancy, literacy rate, monetary unit, flag, geographical features, climate, historical information, art, architecture, music, media). Have...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
If students have not read the three other books in the series, explain that My Name Is Parvana is a sequel to three previous books set in Afghanistan that feature Parvana and her friend Shauzia. Read students the synopses of The Breadwinner, Parvana’s Journey and Mud...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Have students view photo essays or other collections of photographs of Afghanistan and have them discuss their responses with a partner or small group.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Display a series of maps of Afghanistan and have students consider its geographical features such as its landlocked situation, bodies of water, regions, major cities and bordering countries. Have them discuss the effects of these features on the people who live there....
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Provide information about the author, Deborah Ellis, from online interviews, videos and the “About the Author” section on the last page of My Name Is Parvana.
