Khizr Khan grew up in Pakistan, with few of the fundamental rights that are enshrined in the Constitution. He immigrated to America and became a citizen, raising his family to appreciate and honor all our nation has to offer. He is deeply passionate about the Constitution: the guarantees and protections it provides for each and every person and the beacon of light it shines throughout the world. A history of how the Constitution was drafted, passed, and amended.
Audience
1190L Lexile
Note
Downloadable audio file.
Performer
Read by Sunil Malhotra and Khizr Khan.
Note
"Books on Tape."
Summary
The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values and discussing the importance of the document's history.