Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

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Humza Arshad presents Diary of a Badman". Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 11 August 2013 . Retrieved 1 August 2013. You've probably heard of me, right? Little Badman. No? Oh. Well. . . Doesn't matter. You will do one day. I'm gonna be big."

Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

Written by Humza Arshad, creator of the hit YouTube series Diary of a Bad Man, andcomedy writer Henry White, Little Badman and the Time Travelling Teachers of Doom is atornado of personality and adventure, with Aleksei Bitskoff’s illustrations adding extrahumour. Yates, Kieran (24 May 2013). "Smokey's Barbers are a cut above". The Guardian . Retrieved 1 August 2013. Arshad was born on 3 June 1985 to a Punjabi Muslim family in the Streatham district of London, England. His parents were born in Pakistan. [5] His father, Mohammad Arshad, is from Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan, and his mother, Noreen Arshad, is from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. [6] He has two siblings; a younger sister, Hanna, and a younger brother, [7] Hasan. [8]What's going on Bladrins?! Big up to the West Yorkshire fans!". Bradford: Awaaz News. 11 December 2011. p.13. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013 . Retrieved 28 February 2013. Humza Arshad presents Diary of a Badman". The List. 11 August 2013. Archived from the original on 27 July 2013 . Retrieved 1 August 2013. In March 2015, Arshad appeared at the Muslim Youth Festival, a festival on how to divert young Britons away from extremism [44] and looking at what it means to be a young British Muslim in the UK today. [45] Published works [ edit ] Comedian Humza Arshad fronts anti-extremism school campaign". BBC News. Leicester. 13 October 2014 . Retrieved 1 June 2015.

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Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart.' The Guardian Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties, one of The Guardian's 100 best holiday books for 2019 There are a lot of laugh-out-loud moments in this book. I loved Humza's attitude and 'voice' and thought the dynamic between him and Umer was particularly strong. The illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff are great too and further make it a brilliant book for reluctant readers. Kesvani, Hussein (1 April 2015). "This Muslim YouTube Star Wants To Use Comedy To Turn Young People Away From Extremism". BuzzFeed . Retrieved 1 June 2015. a b c d "Interview: Humza Arshad brings Diary of a Badman to 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe". The List. 1 August 2013 . Retrieved 10 October 2013.

There is no “Islam” in it aside from Muslim names and mention in a rap of a halal KFC. I kind of like that they are Muslim kids and it appeals to a larger audience, sure something praying or something at some point might have been nice, but it isn’t a book that you’d be expecting spiritual nuggets from, so it is ok.

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HUMZA ARSHAD: Diary of a Bad Man Live Comedy Stand Up". Shaw Theatre. 13 May 2013 . Retrieved 13 May 2013. Henry and I want to send little Humza on another crazy adventure, where he'll cause havoc, make a mess, get told off but learn something new about himself. Watch this space... YouTube 'Diary of a Badman' star visits school". Metropolitan Police. 27 June 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 . Retrieved 1 March 2013. Muslim students walking out of lectures about evolution". BBC Asian Network. 29 November 2011 . Retrieved 8 February 2013.

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The magic of this book isn’t solely due to the comedy and madcap adventure – Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Auntiesis underpinned by a whole lot of heart, a relatable representation of friendship, and British Asian culture, withAleksei Bitskoff’s illustrations adding to the energy.

Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

He's already been out rap-battled by the school bully, laughed at by his classmates. Oh, and we haven't even mentioned the ancient magical orb causing havoc and very possibly leading to world destruction. From November to December 2011, he toured eight UK cities, performing at nine venues, [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] with his comedy show called The Badman Comedy Tour 2011, he was accompanied by his entourage; Asif Hussain, Jaspal Kerrah, Junaid Malik, Yogesh Kalia, [33] [34] [35] [36] and Fayaaz Kassam. The tour was sponsored by Azme Alishan, a Pakistan-based social movement. [37]A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself." BookTrust You have been trouble since the day you were born. I have told your mother: you needdiscipline! Pakistan is the only place you will receive a proper upbringing!” his fatherdeclares, and Little Badman is less than happy: “And, yeah, I know I’m Pakistani and all, but Iain’t from Pakistan. It’s as foreign to me as it would be to anyone else who grew up in theUK. Home for me is Poundland, and Argos and KFC (the halal ones at least). What the hellwas I gonna do in Pakistan?” a b c Dakin, Melanie (14 July 2011). "Humza Arshad and Jeff Mirza head up charity comedy tour". Croydon: Croydon Guardian . Retrieved 1 February 2013. Fagan, Ciaran (14 October 2014). "Diary of a Badman star Humza Arshad teams up with police to film anti-extremism message". Leicester Mercury. Leicester. Archived from the original on 1 April 2015 . Retrieved 1 June 2015.