{"product_id":"around-the-world-south-africa","title":"Around the World: South Africa - Lwazi's Story","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh school is hard enough without a country divided by hate. For Lwazi, it's the backdrop to everyday life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAround the World: South Africa\u003c\/em\u003e follows a teenager navigating high school in a country still living with the aftermath of racial division and discriminatory policy. Lwazi faces real tension in his hallways and his community, forcing him to figure out (at an age when most kids are worried about tests and friendships) what it means to build a life in a place still working through its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWritten for middle and high school readers, this book doesn't shy away from the hard parts of Lwazi's world. Instead, it uses his story to help young readers understand how discriminatory systems affect real people, and why building something better requires courage, honesty, and hard work rather than easy answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAround the World\u003c\/em\u003e is PragerU's flagship series for young readers, exploring big, complex ideas (from communism to freedom of speech to global history) through relatable characters and age-appropriate storytelling. Each book is designed to give kids a new appreciation for what makes American values worth protecting, while helping them understand the wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParents looking for a conversation-starter about history, race, and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrandparents seeking values-driven gifts for tweens and teens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTeachers and homeschool educators building global history or civics content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePair with the rest of the \u003cem\u003eAround the World\u003c\/em\u003e series for a full library of age-appropriate lessons in history, freedom, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PragerU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52030871470376,"sku":"9798993793184","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1433\/4304\/files\/IMG_2359.jpg?v=1782338068","url":"https:\/\/shop.prageru.com\/products\/around-the-world-south-africa","provider":"PragerU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}