Tag: middle grade

Amal Unbound

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Amal dreams of becoming a teacher, but as the eldest daughter, she must stay home to care for her siblings. After an accident involving the corrupt landlord’s son, Amal is forced to work as a servant to pay off her family’s debt. Life at the Khan estate is difficult, especially with an enemy and growing awareness of the family’s wrongdoing. Amal must find allies to change the status quo and achieve her dreams.

Year of Release: 2018

Author(s): Aisha Saeed

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ISBN: 9780399544682

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Tags contemporary, family, fiction, middle grade, Young Adult, young adult literature

2010-2019 English Non-fiction Poetry

Brown Girl Dreaming

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In her poignant poems, Jacqueline Woodson shares her experience of growing up as an African American during the 1960s and 1970s in both South Carolina and New York. Despite feeling like she was only halfway at home in each place, Woodson’s emotionally charged writing vividly portrays the impact of Jim Crow and the Civil Rights movement on her life. Despite struggling with reading as a child, Woodson found solace in writing stories and discovered her passion for storytelling, which ultimately led her to become a gifted writer.

Year of Release: 2014

Author(s): Jacqueline Woodson

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Tags autobiography, memoir, middle grade, nonfiction, poetry

2010-2019 English Fiction Novel

Wonder

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Post date 21 March 2023
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Auggie Pullman was born with a severe facial abnormality that has prevented him from attending a regular school. However, in 5th grade, he finally starts attending Beecher Prep, hoping to be treated like any other child. Unfortunately, his new classmates are unable to look beyond his extraordinary face, leaving Auggie feeling ostracized. The story is initially told from Auggie’s perspective but later includes the viewpoints of his classmates, sister, her boyfriend, and others. These various perspectives come together to depict a community grappling with differences and encourage readers of all ages to contemplate the true meaning of empathy, acceptance, friendship, and kindness. Auggie is a timeless hero who demonstrates that standing out is inevitable when you were born to be unique.

Year of Release: 2012

Author(s): R.J. Palacio

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