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Onjali Q. Rauf

Explore the refugee crisis with 'The Boy at the Back of the Class', and the topic of hope with 'Hope on the Horizon'

About The Author:

Onjali Q. Raúf  is Founder and CEO of Making Herstory: a human rights organisation working in partnership with other movements to end the abuse, trafficking and enslavement of women and girls in the UK and beyond. She was shortlisted for the Care2 Impact Award and Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize in 2014, and The Independent’s Happy List in 2017 for her works in the women’s rights sector. Previously the Campaigns Manager for Women for Women International (UK) and Assistant Editor for emel Magazine, she is an Alumni of the Cambridge Coexist Leadership Programme (CCLP) and a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2's Pause for Thought. She is also an appointed Adviser to the Women's Refugee Centre Dunkirk.

 

About The Book:

The Boy at the Back of the Class: Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child's perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn't always make sense.

Hope on the Horizon: Growing up, there is so much out of our control and so much we can feel helpless about. But together, we can make a difference. In this inspiring and practical handbook, bestselling children's author and Human Rights campaigner, Onjali Raúf, shares her top ten ways for creating change. Parental guidance recommended: issues related to discrimination, injustice and prejudice are included.

 

 

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An Introduction to 'The Boy at the Back of the Class'

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The Inspiration Behind 'The Boy at the Back of the Class'

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A Reading from 'The Boy at the Back of the Class'

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What is a Refugee and Refugee Camp?

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How did you create empathy in the story?

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The Inspiration Behind Mrs Khan

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What is the significance of the empty chair?

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How did you make your characters authentic?

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How much planning went into the book?

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Why did you want to write in 1st person?

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What tips do you have for writing from someone else's point of view?

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What can we do to help refugees?

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An introduction to 'Hope on the Horizon'

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The inspiration behind 'Hope on the Horizon'

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A reading from 'Hope on the Horizon'

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What is 'hope' and why is it important to be hopeful?

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What is an 'activist'? How can we be one?

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What does the word 'injustice' mean?

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What is a refugee? How can we help refugees?

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How can we create a kinder world?

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Why is it important to fail? And persevere?

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What is 'empathy' and how can we become more empathetic?

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Resource Download: Extract

Resource Download: 'Hope on the Horizon' Extract