About The Book
Sami is a quiet boy who does not enjoy going to school, but things begin to change when a new boy, Gamba, joins his class. When Sami sees Gamba being teased, will he be brave enough to find his voice and speak up?
Speak up Sami is an empowering story about courage, kindness and friendship. A heartwarming book to enjoy at home or in the classroom, providing opportunities to have meaningful discussions around bullying, diversity and celebrating differences.
About The Author
Shabana Hussain is a teacher from Lancashire who writes faith inspired children's picture books. Through representation she hopes to help young readers feel empowered and confident to embrace their unique culture, individual identity and spread kindness.
When she's not writing, you can find Shabana doodling, singing or playing her daff (drum). She can also be found munching on chocolate goodies which she claims fuel her imagination!
About The Illustrator
A winner of the Daybreak Press Award for best cover design, Mariam Aldacher is a freelance artist from USA. She has worked on comics, books, background animation, storyboarding.
She's thrilled to join the project for “Speak Up Sami” as she is of a mixed-race background and has experienced bullying and wished when she was young that children were taught via such books to speak up to help.
