Books and Boba

#14 - The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera

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This episode Reera, Marvin, and guest book club member Lauren Lola discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for April 2017, The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, a modern folktale based in Maori traditions about a young girl, her grumpy grandpa, an ancient whale, and a great destiny. Oh and a cool uncle

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This Month's Book Club Panelists:

  • Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
  • Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
  • Lauren Lola (@akolaurenlola)

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