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Burning Books, Burning Writers

Burning Books, Burning Writers

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Marzia and Hajar

Her name was Marzia. A young student with big and bright dreams, like any other teenager anywhere in the world. But there was one crucial thing that separated her from them: Marzia Mohammadi was born in Afghanistan. She was from the persecuted minority Hazara community. And most importantly, she was a girl.

Marzia loved books. She loved…

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