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Cover of Caravan by James A. Michener, a children's book set in Afghanistan for ages 5-9

Caravan

James A. Michener

5-9 Afghanistan Picture Books

Cover of I See the Sun in Afghanistan by Judith Inglese, a bilingual book set in Afghanistan for ages 5-9

I See the Sun in Afghanistan

Judith Inglese

5-9 Afghanistan Picture Books

Cover of Nasreens Secret School A True Story From Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter, a biography set in Afghanistan for ages 5-9

Nasreens Secret School A True Story From Afghanistan

Jeanette Winter

5-9 Afghanistan Picture Books

Cover of Rumi Whirling Dervish by Alberto Fabio Ambrosio, a biography set in Afghanistan for ages 8-12

Rumi Whirling Dervish

Alberto Fabio Ambrosio

8-12 Afghanistan Chapter Books

Cover of Shooting Kabul (The Kabul Chronicles) by N. H. Senzai, a children's book set in Afghanistan for ages 11-14

Shooting Kabul (The Kabul Chronicles)

N. H. Senzai

11-14 Afghanistan Middle Grade

Cover of The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis, a children's book set in Afghanistan for ages 11-14

The Breadwinner

Deborah Ellis

11-14 Afghanistan Middle Grade

Cover of The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel by Deborah Ellis, a graphic novel set in Afghanistan for ages 8-12

The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel

Deborah Ellis

8-12 Afghanistan Chapter Books

Cover of The Stranger’s Farewell by Palwasha Bazger Salam, a traditional story set in Afghanistan for ages 5-9

The Stranger’s Farewell

Palwasha Bazger Salam

5-9 Afghanistan Picture Books

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Common questions

What ages are these books for?

Of the 8 books here, 4 are for ages 5-9, 2 for ages 8-12 and 2 for ages 11-14.

Where should we start?

Three good first picks are Caravan by James A. Michener, I See the Sun in Afghanistan by Judith Inglese and Nasreens Secret School A True Story From Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter. All 8 books on this page are handpicked, so any of them is a fine place to begin.

Looking for more from the wider region?

All 8 of these books also appear in the broader South Asia collection, which has 31 books in total.

Are there bilingual, award-winning or folk-tale picks here?

Yes. This collection includes 1 bilingual edition and 1 folk tale, fairy tale or myth.