Yassmin Abdel-Magied – författare

'If you want to invent something nobody has ever thought of before, you need to read the things that others don't read, look in the spaces other people are not in...'Layla believes she was right to stand up for herself against a bully, but it's landed her a suspension - not the way she (or her parents) would have wished to begin her time at her fancy new school! This is just a setback though, and she's determined to prove that she does deserve her scholarship by making new friends and setting her sights on inventing something that could win the big robotics competition.But where to begin?You Must Be Layla introduces Sudanese-born author, broadcaster, social advocate and mechanical engineer Yassmin Abdel-Magied as an exciting new voice in children's writing.Praise for You Must Be Layla:'This warm, humorous account of a larger-than-life Sudanese girl navigating a posh Australian school is an engaging read' Guardian'Fresh funny and empowering' BookTrust'A one-of-a-kind bundle of comedy and compassion' LoveReading

The hilarious follow-up title to You Must Be Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied.I am Layla Kareem Abdel-Hafiz Hussein, the greatest Sudanese Australian inventor the world has ever seen. And if they don't know my name yet, they soon will. Inshallah!School's out for the summer! And Layla's going to spend it getting her inventions ready for the grand design competition. But when her grandmother falls ill and her family must rush to Sudan to be with her, Layla feels like she's being pulled in many different directions.Family, friends, home, inventions - there's a lot to navigate. With big protests looming in Sudan, could Layla save the day with her revolutionary ideas?Exploring the diaspora experience, Listen, Layla is an own voices novel for young readers bursting with passion, humour and truth.Praise for You Must Be Layla:'A tonic, and a terrific debut . . . underneath its buoyant humour is a timely wisdom about finding friends in an alien culture' New Statesman'This warm, humorous account of a larger-than-life Sudanese girl navigating a posh Australian school is an engaging read' Guardian 'Fresh funny and empowering' BookTrust'A one-of-a-kind bundle of comedy and compassion' LoveReading

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.You Must Be Layla, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Layla is a 13-year old Muslim girl. She has just moved to one of the best schools in Brisbane. Layla is clever and funny, and loves making things, but some of the students are not kind to her. How can Layla show that she is a good student and make friends?Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

A vital and vibrant book answering real children's questions about racism, giving them the confidence and the tools to work towards a fairer society for all.Using questions canvassed from children around the UK as her framework, writer, engineer and broadcaster, Yassmin Abdel-Magied gives clear context to the racism that persists today and shows how to recognize, resist and disrupt racist conversations and attitudes.Yassmin creates a safe space for exploring an emotive and important topic. Her friendly, assured tone de-stigmatises any feelings young readers might have, while illustrations and infographics from Aleesha Nandhra provide a fresh way for readers to approach this complex issue.Ideal as a way to open the conversation with readers aged 9 and up, nurturing compassion, encouraging ways to create change and giving them the confidence to challenge inequality and strive towards racial justice for everyone.

Warm, funny, and zinging with imagination this thrilling fantasy adventure highlights the power of community. In this quiet town, a magic awakens . . .Thirteen-year-old Yumna lives in a sleepy town where nothing ever happens. So when her friends start sneaking into the woods at night, curiosity gets the better of her and she follows. There, she discovers something unbelievable. Kareem can turn into a golden horse. Sami can touch fire without burning. Even her cousin Nafisa has a strange new power. Everyone's changing . . . except Yumna.But when Kareem vanishes and a mysterious new family, the Maidstones, seem to be hiding something, Yumna is the only one asking the right questions. As secrets unravel and danger creeps closer, it's up to Yumna to rally her friends and uncover the truth.In a town full of secrets and powers, can one ordinary girl become the hero they all need?'Yumna, Sadeeqa, and Nafisa are one of my favourite trios of the year... These relationships feel SO beautifully realistic that they are the true magic of this novel to me' NetGalley reader'Close-knit community, magic and secrets - It has all the foundations of a fantastic middle grade story' NetGalley reader'Those who enjoy empowering middle grade fantasy such as Amari and the night brothers by B.B. Alston and the Wings of fire series by Tui Sutherland would enjoy Silverbrook' ReadPlus readerYassmin Abdel-Magied explores the challenges of fitting in and highlights the power of community in this thrilling fantasy adventure for 11+ readers.

In this quiet town, secrets will be revealed ...Despite her father's warnings, thirteen-year-old Yumna can't help but dig into the mystery of her mother's disappearance. While her friends are distracted by their newfound powers - powers she still doesn't have! - Yumna finds herself searching for answers.When the trail leads her to a mysterious island, she must use her detective-in-training skills to follow the clues and find her way there. But Yumna isn't the only one seeking to uncover her mother's whereabouts ... and finding her might mean putting everyone else in danger.