Manaar, the Princess with Autism
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Once upon a time, there was a little girl by the name of Manaar. Manaar is 6 years old and she is the prettiest little girl you have ever seen. She does not have a brother or a sister and she is the apple of her parents’ eyes, meaning that for her mom and dad, she is their favorite person in the whole wide world. Her skin is brown and beautiful, like the goddesses of Egypt. Her hair is so long and curly and she likes to wear it in two buns like Mickey Mouse ears. Manaar has the sweetest tooth. She eats candies and chocolate ice cream all day, but lollipops are her favorites. She enjoys playing pretend and watches TV all day. She doesn’t like to go to school and finds homework boring. She’d rather play on her phone and watch YouTube. Her mom always tells her, “Put your phone down Manaar and do your homework.” When she doesn’t listen, her dad tells her, “I will give you candy if you do your homework,” and she quickly puts aside her phone and does her math homework or prepares for her religious test. For Manaar, life is so beautiful and she wouldn’t change it for the world.
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This book dives into dealing with autism as a family, but it also sheds light on the different types of autism and brings awareness to the disease as a whole. It is for everyone. It is about our relationships with autistic kids, and how an autistic black kid was able to deal with her disease using breathing exercises. The author was inspired by his personal experiences.
About the Author
Mohamed Ali Bouraima is a writer, screenwriter and actor with a passion for storytelling and meditation. He writes everything from comedy sketches to movies and TV shows to novels and children’s books. When he is not writing or traveling the world and experiencing new cultures, Mohamed runs a non-profit that sends underprivileged west African kids to school. He speaks many languages, including French, his native language.