‘Books they love’: A Kabul graveyard library for two schoolgirls

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‘Books they love’: A Kabul graveyard library for two schoolgirls

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In Taliban's Afghanistan, Hazara cousins, both blast victims who loved to read and learn, inspire an outdoor library - and new readers.Written by Ruchi Kumar. Read by Erica Sand.

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Feb 26, 2023

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‘Books they love’: A Kabul graveyard library for two schoolgirls

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