Queens of Shakrain

Name: Queens of Shakrain
Author: HerStory Foundation

by HerStory Foundation

Ages 5–94 min readEditor's PicksFree to read

Queens of Shakrain is a story about the historic kite festival which takes place in Old Dhaka in the mid-winter. The residents of Old Dhaka open up their roofs to everyone and the sky fills up with colourful kites and fireworks. The story follows a girl who dreams of becoming a Queen of Shakrain.

A soaring, heartfelt story of hard-won determination and a kite flown in loving memory, where a girl finally rises to the rooftops to honor the sister she carries inside.

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Questions to talk about together

The girl is proud of the blister she earned practicing her kite. What is something you worked really hard at?
She flies her kite to remember her sister Apu. Who do you love and think about when you do something special?
To make a good kite you must run fast and cheer it higher and higher. What would you shout to cheer your kite on?

Queens of Shakrain

Questions to talk about together

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