Wonder World Book Cafe'

Listening commitment: Just 10 minutes

In this episode learn about how the ongoing Palestinian and Israeli Conflict finds its way into a Texas friendship. Can two 7th grade girls with a conflicting historical past be true friends? 

I'm sipping on a vanilla latte. I hope you'll pour a warm beverage and join me in Wonder World Book Cafe for this week's episode. 

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Listening commitment: Just 9 minutes

In this episode, learn about the award winning Paradise on Fire by Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes. While a fictional story, wildfires due to climate change are a devastating reality for some states. Pour yourself a cup of tea and cozy up with this coming of age survival story with a strong female role model. 

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Author's website

Books mentioned: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Ghost Boys and Black Brother, Black Brother both by Dr. Jewell Rhodes Parker 

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Listening commitment: Just 8 minutes

In this episode, learn about Ruta Sepety's award winning book, Salt to the Sea. Sepetys is a "seeker of lost stories." In Salt to the Sea, she brings to light the largest maritime disaster in the world's history. Hint: It's NOT the Titanic. 

Ruta Sepety's website

Mischling by Affinity Konar website 

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Listening commitment: Just 7 minutes

Dystopian set in Australia 

Sixteen year old Piper is an artist who turns activist. Piper is deaf and navigating in a hearing world where cancer is eradicated, there are no fish left in the sea, and the government does not want citizens eating "wild food." 

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Authors website: https://helloasphyxia.wordpress.com/

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Listening commitment: Just 6 minutes

In this middle-grade novel, meet 13 year-old Nurah from Pakistan who moves to the United States. Learn about her struggles and triumphs. 

Author's website (Reem Faruqi): https://reemfaruqi.com/

Illustrator's website (Soumbal Qureshi): https://www.souqudesign.com/about

Cover artist's website (Molly Fehr): http://www.mollyfehr.com/

Unsettled Awards, see Harper Collins: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/unsettled-reem-faruqi?variant=32271407906850

Book mentioned: Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga http://jasminewarga.com/other-words-for-home

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