BOOKS IN BRIEF

Published November 7, 2021

The Superhero is You!
Jasmine Abraham

In this very important book for parents, caregivers and educators to share with children, the author lays down 10 rules on how children can understand and recognise sexual abuse and what they should do about it. Colourful illustrations and text in both English and Urdu explain the concepts of safe and unsafe touch, warning signs that a child has been molested, and how to ask for help. The book ends with contact information for organisations and helplines working to protect children in Pakistan.

Food Tales: An Anecdotal Journey
of Recipes
Shanaz Ramzi

After a successful foray into food writing with Food Prints: An Epicurean Voyage Through Pakistan, writer and public relations person Shanaz Ramzi has come out with a compilation of recipes taken from various individuals hailing from diverse backgrounds. With suggestions from family, friends and even strangers, the author presents a veritable banquet of dishes that use easily available ingredients and require simple preparation methods.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, November 7th, 2021

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