DLF: Pass It To Rizwana Book Launch Panel
Schedule
Fri Jan 06 2023 at 10:00 am
Location
Dhaka Lit Fest | Dhaka, DA
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? We are excited to announce the launch of 'Pass It To Rizwana' at the Dhaka Lit Fest! ? The book will be available at the HerStory Foundation stall during the festival.
Friday, 6 Jan at 10 am: A conversation about women in sports with 'Pass It To Rizwana' author Crystal Pottebaum, Deshi Ballers Founder Ashreen Mridha, referee and football coach Zaya Chakma and Everest summiteer Nishat Mazumdar. Moderated by Salzar Rahman.
⛹️♀️ *** The Story *** ⛹️♀️
Rizwana and her two friends, Ashreen and Kohinoor, find a strange object in the park. After a thorough investigation, they learn that it is a deflated basketball and begin to chase their dream of playing ball. The three friends face barriers and challenges, but they persevere and become champions for girls who want to play sports.
রিজওয়ানা ও তার দুই বন্ধু —আশরিন ওএবং কোহিনুর পার্কে একটি অদ্ভুত জিনিস খুঁজে পেলো। ভালো করে দেখে ওরা বুঝতে পারলো, ওটা আসলে একটা হাওয়া বেরিয়ে যাওয়া বাস্কেটবল। ওরাও একদিন বাস্কেটবল খেলার স্বপ্ন দেখতে শুরু করলো। তিন বন্ধু মুখোমুখি হলো নানান রকম চ্যালেঞ্জের। কিন্ত সব বাঁধা পেরিয়ে একদিন ওরা চ্যাম্পিয়ন হলো। ওরা বিজয় ছিনিয়ে আনলো সেই সব মেয়েদের জন্য, যারা ওদের মতো খেলতে চায়।
?️ Written by Crystal Pottebaum
?️ Illustrated by Ishrat Jahan Shaeera
?️ Published by HerStory Foundation
? **** EARLY BIRDS **** ?
In Time for Christmas release of the English version will be in December 2022.
Pre-book and order the book here: https://forms.gle/ro8urHv2BGsuQ18c7
⛹️♀️**** Crystal Pottebaum ****⛹️♀️
Born in Iowa, Crystal moved to Dhaka to teach in class 4 at an international school. During the school lockdown, she started coaching and playing with the Deshi Ballers. She became aware of the challenges female athletes face in pursuing their passion for sports. Inspired by their dedication, Crystal wrote the book based on the stories she heard from her teammates and the girls she played with. She hopes this book will help make sports more accessible and acceptable for girls.
? **** About HerStory Foundation and Publications **** ?
Founded in 2017, HerStory Foundation is dedicated to using art and literature to create greater gender equality, and empower girls and women to pursue their dreams. Since 2017, HerStory has published over 2000 copies of HerStories:The Adventures of Supergirls in English and Bangla, to celebrate the lives of 40 exceptional Bengali role models.
? **** About Deshi Ballers **** ?
Founded in 2018 by two national athletes, Ashreen Mridha and Gulnahar Mahbub Monika, Deshi Ballers is the first female-led sports organization in Bangladesh that is dedicated to empowering women through sports. By organizing training camps, tournaments, and outreach and exchange programs, Deshi Ballers not only provides opportunities for girls of all ages and backgrounds to learn and play basketball, but also teaches them to become confident and independent leaders in sports and beyond by encouraging them to participate in volunteerism and activism for women’s right to play. The organization’s tagline, ‘The Court Needs Her’ calls out the urgency and need for gender equality in sports. In recognition of their exemplary contributions to ensuring and encouraging women’s participation in sports, Deshi Ballers were awarded with the national Joy Bangla Youth Award in 2020 and with the international Diana Award in 2021.
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Where is it happening?
Dhaka Lit Fest, Bangla Academy Suhrawardy Udyan Road · Dhaka, Bangladesh,Dhaka, BangladeshEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
