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Zanib Mian in conversation with Roopa Farooki

Talking about her transformation from science teacher to publisher and author of children's literature.
10th August, 2022
'The message is there’s always a way back from prejudice, or bigotry, and that maybe there is a reason for why some people are less kind, and so, you can give them a reason to be kind.'
Zanib Mian

Zanib Mian

Zanib Mian is an author of children's literature.

Roopa Farooki

Roopa Farooki

Roopa Farooki is a novelist and medical doctor.

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