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Lari’s practical approach and her innovative, ecofriendly ideas are now admired throughout the world. Written with simplicity and directness, the text offers an engaging introduction to Lari’s achievements. Hadadi creates lively, colorful scenes featuring Pakistan, its buildings, and its people. An intriguing picture-book biography of a visionary architect inspired by her homeland’s resources and traditions. — Booklist

Lari’s practical approach and her innovative, ecofriendly ideas are now admired throughout the world. Written with simplicity and directness, the text offers an engaging introduction to Lari’s achievements. Hadadi creates lively, colorful scenes featuring Pakistan, its buildings, and its people. An intriguing picture-book biography of a visionary architect inspired by her homeland’s resources and traditions. — Booklist In this eco-aware, place-oriented picture book, Abbas and Hadadi energetically capture the pioneering career of Yasmeen Lari (b. 1941), Pakistan’s first female architect...Emphatic narration drives home Lari’s impact by piling on staccato text: “Yasmeen rebuilt lives. The villagers were:/ Trained./ Equipped./ Determined.” Crinkled paper collages show the subject maturing over time as swatches layer for an affirming effect that suits an intentionally told story of thoughtful composition. — Publishers Weekly

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Marzieh Abbas is an award-winning author who enjoys learning new skills, jumping rope, sipping chai, and observing nature. She is the author of several upcoming children's books, a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and a graduate of the Children's Book Academy. She lives in Pakistan. Hoda Hadadi is a multi-award-winning illustrator with some sixty books to her name. Hoda is also a poet and author. Her intricate artwork, created by hand, is recognized worldwide. Her awards include the Best Picture Book, International Book Award 2018 USA and gold medal for Best Illustrator at the 2017 Literary Classics Awards for Drummer Girl. Her list of accolades speaks to her immense creativity. Follow her on instagram @Hodahadadi_artpage

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