Author: WhispersofAqsa
WhispersofAqsa
Aqsa Rahmani is an 11-year-old Afghan-American writer and the creator of Whispers of Aqsa, where she shares stories about courage, culture, and growing up. She hopes her words inspire other girls to believe in themselves and make a positive difference.
Dear Mr. Will, Hello! My name is Aqsa Rahmani. I am in the 4th grade now in America. I want to say a big thank you to you! Before I came here, I did not speak English. Now, I am learning so much! Sometimes I even help my dad speak better English. He laughs when I correct him. I have a big dream now! I want to be the first Afghan-American girl to go to space. I want to be an astronaut. I did not think about this dream before because it was so hard for girls in Afghanistan. The…