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Book Synopsis: "You must believe in yourself and allow your dreams to soar." --Shaesta Waiz
Shaesta Waiz, a refugee from Afghanistan, dreamed of doing great things. But first she had to leave a refugee camp with her family to make a new life in America, overcome gender stereotypes, be the first in her family to go to college, and overcome her fear of flying. After becoming a pilot, Shaesta made the flight of a lifetime by crossing five continents, making thirty stops in twenty-two countries across nearly 25,000 nautical miles. At the age of thirty, Shaesta was the youngest woman and the first from Afghanistan to circumnavigate the globe by herself in a single-engine aircraft.
Fly, Girl, Fly! is the first authorized picture book biography of Shaesta Waiz. Backmatter includes more information about Shaesta's mission to empower girls to pursue STEM careers, details about her historic trip around the world, information about her nonprofit organization Dreams Soar, and a personal note from Shaesta Waiz encouraging girls to pursue their dreams.
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Experience the incredible journey of courage, determination, and empowerment with Fly, Girl, Fly!: Shaesta Waiz Soars around the World. This authorized picture book biography takes you on a captivating adventure through the life of Shaesta Waiz, a fearless refugee from Afghanistan. From leaving behind a refugee camp to overcoming gender stereotypes, Shaesta's story will inspire you to believe in yourself and allow your dreams to soar.
Discover how Shaesta became the youngest woman and the first from Afghanistan to circumnavigate the globe single-handedly in a single-engine aircraft. Fly, Girl, Fly! will transport you to exotic locations across five continents, as Shaesta embarks on a historic trip with thirty stops in twenty-two countries, covering an astonishing 25,000 nautical miles. This exhilarating journey will leave you inspired, amazed, and filled with a sense of wanderlust.
Not only will you learn about Shaesta's remarkable achievements, but this book also includes a wealth of additional information. Dive into her mission to empower girls to pursue STEM careers and learn more about her nonprofit organization, Dreams Soar. With a personal note from Shaesta herself, Fly, Girl, Fly! serves as a powerful encouragement for young girls everywhere to dream big and pursue their passions.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable tale of courage and triumph. Join Shaesta Waiz on her extraordinary journey by getting your own copy of Fly, Girl, Fly!: Shaesta Waiz Soars around the World today! Click here to purchase it now.
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