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Sep 30
22m 51s

Saira Shah: Seeker of Stories

REBEL GIRLS
About this episode
Saira Shah’s father told her stories of their homeland, Afghanistan. We’ll hear one of his mystical tales & learn how Saira traveled the country in search of her identity, and to share her own stories about the people of Afghanistan. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story w ... Show More
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