Muslim author Saadia Faruqui and Jewish author Laura Shovan joined me to talk about their jointly written middle grade contemporary novel, A Place at the Table. This is a book about immigration, about friendship, and it will make you hungry. From the official description:
A timely, accessible, and beautifully written story exploring themes of food, friendship, family and what it means to belong, featuring sixth graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a white, Jewish girl taking a South Asian cooking class taught by Sara's mom.Learn More
Guest Recommendations: Boosting Black Voices
- Saadia suggests Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin, Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
- Laura suggests We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices edited by Wade and Cheryl Willis Hudson
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2 comments:
This conversation is uplifting and inspired ~ what a wonderful collaboration! I look forward to reading their book. Thank you, Heidi, Saadia and Laura!
I love stories about girls' friendships. The interview was fascinating. I look forward to reading, A Place at the Table. Happy writing!
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