Friday 22 May 2026, 10am – Discovery Stage

silverbrook: yumna and the golden horse

In a quiet town, magic awakens… Thirteen-year-old Yumna lives in a sleepy town where nothing ever happens. But when she discovers something unbelievable, suddenly it seems that everyone’s changing. When a friend vanishes, Yumna is the only one asking the right questions. As secrets unravel and danger creeps closer, it’s up to Yumna to uncover the truth. In a town full of secrets and powers, can one ordinary girl become a hero?

Yassmin Abdel-Magied has published five books including Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism. Her TED Talk on bias has received over 2.7m views.