Join award-winning author Hiba Noor Khan as she talks about her powerful middle-grade book, Safiyyah's War. War comes to the streets of Paris and Safiyyah’s life changes for ever. Her best friend’s family have fled, and the bombing makes her afraid to leave the mosque where she lives. But when her father is arrested by the Nazis for his secret Resistance work, it falls to Safiyyah to run the dangerous errands around the city. 

Part of Leeds Storytelling Festival 2025.

A pay-what-you-decide family-friendly event recommended for children aged 8+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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