Blogs in May 2021

You Bring the Distant Near 9th May 2021

A 2017 National Book Award Longlist Title with six starred reviews A School Library Journal’s Best Books of 2017 A New York City Public Library’s Notable 50 Best Books for Teens South Asia Book Award Winner This elegant young...

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Bamboo People 6th March 2020

Chiko isn’t a fighter by nature. He’s a book-smart Burmese boy whose father, a doctor, is in prison for resisting the government. When Chiko is forced into the army by trickery, he must find the courage to survive the...

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Rickshaw Girl 26th January 2020

Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like...

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Monsoon Summer 1st January 1970

Jasmine (Jazz) lives in Berkeley, CA and is the child of an Indian Mother and a white Father. At 15 she is already running a small business with Steve, taking photos of tourists in front of Landmarks. Jazz’ Mum...

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