Mevan Babakar - The Bicycle (KS1 School Visits)
In this event, Mevan will:
- Introduce herself and her story through an interactive story-time
- Lead a discussion with children around the importance of kindness
- Work with children to make a ‘kindness garland’ for the school
- Suitable for ages 3-6
- The event is 45 minutes including a Q&A.
Date - Friday 7th March
Available time from... 9am, 11am & 2pm (times approximate)
KS1 Children - School years Reception, 1, 2 & 3.
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The Bicycle by Patricia McCormick and Mevan Babakar
The true story of how a simple act of kindness changed a young refugee’s life – from award-winning author Patricia McCormick with Mevan Babakar. For generations, Mevan and her family lived in their beloved Kurdistan. But when they are forced to flee by the Iraqi government, Mevan must leave everything behind.
Her family travels from country to country in search of safety; and with each stop, Mevan feels more and more alone. Until … a stranger’s gift changes everything. Based on Mevan Babakar’s own childhood, this is a moving reminder of how powerful just one act of kindness can be.
About Mevan
Mevan Babakar is a social entrepreneur and writer. She was born in Kurdistan, Iraq, and is a former child refugee. For the past decade she has worked in protecting democracy and tackling global disinformation. In 2023 she was selected as an Obama Leader, and now works at Google. She has previously served as a trustee for the UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.