Stories I've written to inspire girls to dream big.
I write short stories for teenage girls to encourage them to study hard, stay brave, and educate themselves. Here's a preview of each — tap through to read the full story.
Gull Meena's Dream
Gul Meena is a 14-year-old girl in a Swat valley village who dreams of becoming a doctor. When her father decides it's time for her to stop school and stay home, she finds the courage to ask him for one more chance — and it changes everything.
Read full storyThe School in My Dreams
Bilal, a 12-year-old boy near Dir, sells fruit to support his sick father instead of going to school. He can only watch the classroom from outside — until a girl named Meena hands him a pencil and becomes his first teacher.
Read full storyThe Girl Who Spoke Up
Marina is a shy, quiet girl in Peshawar who never raises her hand in class. When a new friend, Aliza, convinces her to enter a speech competition, Marina discovers a voice she never knew she had.
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