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#WorldKidLitWednesday: Fast, Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems of Animal Opposites

Posted on by Klem-Marí Cajigas

Up, down, over, under, open, close: learning opposites is an important piece of early childhood development. Learning opposites helps children learn not only vocabulary, but also develop observational skills, critical thinking, and a more concrete understanding of the world around them. Forthcoming this September from Eerdman's Books for Young Readers, Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems … Continue reading #WorldKidLitWednesday: Fast, Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems of Animal Opposites

#WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Cat Way

Posted on by Planet Picture Book

If your daily walks are becoming a bit same-ish, then perhaps you ought to consider doing things the cat way. The Cat Way is a 66-page picture book neatly divided into two parts. It opens with a child of about 9 years of age taking their unnamed pet cat for a walk. Unfortunately, things don’t … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Cat Way

#BangladeshiLitMonth: Closing

Posted on by erinwilson

This month has been a pleasure to share all the latest literary treasures I’ve discovered in Dhaka in the past 3 years. Not only has it been fun to read the various books but to dig deeper by creating a network of literature lovers. Another bonus for myself is being able to bring local authors … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Closing

#BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 3

Posted on by erinwilson

Author Nadia Kabir Barb Lives in the UK Truth or Dare and other stories, Published by Renard Press, ISBN: 9781804470589, Date: 2023 ‘Right now, someone else’s life was in his hands. He couldn’t say whether it was a few seconds or minutes that they both stood staring at each other, but he had never been … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 3

#BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 2

Posted on by erinwilson

In the quest to read Bangladeshi authors, I found many authors have been born and raised in Bangladesh and then moved abroad. Many authors come back to visit and show up at Bookworm Bookshop, a local bookshop, to sign books and do an author talk. My students at International School Dhaka love these stories as … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 2

#BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 1

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The To Be Read List: Books that I’ve found around Dhaka in English that need recognition but didn’t get a recent review. Authors in this list currently live in Bangladesh. Author: Saad Z. Hossain Saad Z. Hossain writes in a niche genre of fantasy, science fiction and black comedy which, on the balance of it, … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 1

#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Loop de Loop – Circular Solutions for a Waste-Free World

Posted on by Karthika G

This book seeks to create a sense of connection between readers and the world we exist in, helping us see afresh that we are all connected. Instead of viewing our relationship with the natural world as a circle, Loop de Loop states: Modern humans have created a different kind of system. It’s less like a … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Loop de Loop – Circular Solutions for a Waste-Free World

#BangladeshiLitMonth: This Life is Beautiful by Lamia Islam

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Review by Erin Wilson Aalinna, a young sociable woman, discovers after the tragic death of her best friend that she has bipolar disorder. The death not only brings out Aalinna’s condition but also causes the families to slowly crumble under the weight of sadness and guilt. Lamia guides the reader through the various challenges in … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: This Life is Beautiful by Lamia Islam

#BangladeshiLitMonth: My Life is a Mess by Lamia Islam

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Review by Erin Wilson Meet Arshaan, a teenage boy attending high school in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has his circle of friends, a budding romantic interest, his family, and his cat, Tiger. With his older siblings having moved out with established successful careers, his father especially expects him to follow in their footsteps. "Their accomplishments have … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: My Life is a Mess by Lamia Islam

#BangladeshiLitMonth: The Devil Tainted Us by Shanjida Nusrath Ali

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Review by Erin Wilson Dark secrets are hidden from innocent Agath, an ‘angel’, who must suffer for those who need to repent. Her older sister marries and although Agatha is happy for her sister, the brother-in-law is a monster. His dark secrets hurt everyone. Agatha is caught in an unwanted and compromising situation with her … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: The Devil Tainted Us by Shanjida Nusrath Ali