Asli's Story lev 29-30

Asli's Story is a powerful biographical text that follows the real-life experiences of a girl who fled civil war in Somalia with her family and resettled in New Zealand. The story combines factual narrative with personal insight, showing how Asli adapts to life in a new country, culture, and school. The book includes a rich mix of family photographs, memorabilia, maps, timelines, and a glossary of specialised vocabulary such as mosque, Ramadan, hijab, and sorghum. It sensitively explores themes of displacement, resilience, and personal change. Through an engaging interview-style format, students develop empathy while examining complex global and cultural issues. Asli's Story is a valuable resource for understanding migration and identity through a child's lens.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances empathy and cultural awareness through personal narrative.
• Supports development of inferencing and prediction skills.
• Encourages discussion on author's purpose and text structure.
• Promotes research skills and exploration of real-world issues.

Classroom Ideas:

• Students write a diary entry from Asli's point of view.
• Map Asli's journey and research key places along the route.
• Create a œwelcome pack for new students from other cultures.
• Host a classroom discussion on cultural identity and belonging.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 9+
• Book dimensions: 210mm x 297mm
• No hazardous materials; safe for school use
• Gloss pages and strong binding for library and classroom settings