About the Book: My Voice, My Story: Reaching for the Sky Lamps
Inspiring stories of young Muslim and Dalit girls who overcame adversity to
learn, lead and transform their communities.
The COVID-19 epidemic threw the entire world into crisis. Social life came to a
standstill, inequalities deepened, and educational systems faltered. Behind the
tragedy, though, there was also hope. In remote parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
in India, young Muslim and Dalit girls, some with the support of their families
and some without, emerged as leaders, learners and voices of resilience within
their communities. These are their stories. As part of the Girls