Review by Erin Wilson Photos taken by Erin Wilson, I own this book. Taking place in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh near a Rohingya camp, Rani enjoys being by the sea and collecting shells. In fact she makes herself a very pretty seashell necklace. Her family works hard catching and selling fish to make a living. Troubles … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Rani’s Seashell Necklace
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#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Wild Poppies
Set against the backdrop of the ongoing Syrian civil war and the resulting refugee crisis, Wild Poppies is the story of two brothers, Omar and Sufyan. As the novel opens, they, along with their mother and younger sister, have been displaced to their aunt's home in a village named Al-Nuaman, or "the poppy flower." Their … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Wild Poppies
#BangladeshiLitMonth: HerStories: Adventures of Supergirls, Vol. 2
Review by Opshori Nondona Have you ever looked at a woman – perhaps your mother or grandmother – and seen a superhero in disguise? Their unwavering strength, their quiet resilience, their endless well of love – these are the superpowers that truly shape our world. Herstories: Adventures of Supergirls Volume 2 is a celebration of … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: HerStories: Adventures of Supergirls, Vol. 2
#BangladeshiLitMonth: HerStories: Adventures of Supergirls, Vol 1
Review by Opshori Nondona Unleash Your Inner Supergirl: Her Stories Reimagines Girl Power with Real-Life Heroes! Forget the yawn-inducing capes and predictable plots! Her Stories: Adventures of Supergirls blasts off like a rocket, ditching the tired superhero script and introducing a squad of real-life Bangladeshi girls who are about to rock your world. These Supergirls … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: HerStories: Adventures of Supergirls, Vol 1
#BangladeshiLitMonth: The Unforgiving City and I by Aahir Mrittika
Review by Kiana Mahboob The Unforgiving City and I by Aahir Mrittika is undoubtedly the rawest piece of work I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The collection of short poems encapsulates the struggles and hardships the author endured while growing up as a girl in Dhaka. Growing into womanhood is hard enough by … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: The Unforgiving City and I by Aahir Mrittika
BangladeshiLitMonth: Bengal Boi Bookstore
Bengal BoiThe Friendly Bookstore & Cafe Bengal Shilpalay, Dhanmondi; Dhaka Bengal Boi began its journey as a bookstore and community space in November 2017, at Lalmatiya to stimulate creativity, encourage readership, to ignite the love for learning among readers of all ages. It is a part of the Bengal Foundation, an organization dedicated to the … Continue reading BangladeshiLitMonth: Bengal Boi Bookstore
#BangladeshiLitMonth: The Inheritors by Nadeem Zaman
Review by Erin Wilson Revisiting Dhaka for his father’s property business and hopefully to write his book, life in Dhaka isn’t as straightforward as Nisar had expected. As he reconnects with his cousin Disha, who he embarrassingly admits he had a crush on his entire life, unravels the mysteries and truths of Dhaka’s wealthy social … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: The Inheritors by Nadeem Zaman
#BangladeshiLitMonth: Smol World of Women by Kashfy Ahsan
Review by Zaima Fariha Ontara Strange small world of woman! This racing world that's so unwelcoming to their sluggish feminine attitude. Yet, if you rest a bit, you often discover a different depth of the ocean they carry within. ------ In the book Smol World of Women there are 10 different stories, each having a … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Smol World of Women by Kashfy Ahsan
#BangladeshiLitMonth: Sun Moon Secret by Shazia Omar
Review by Erin Wilson In a beautiful village named Shanti, meet two sisters, Chandra and Surya, who love to sing and dance. As time went on, they discovered they had a special gift that their parents felt they needed to hide. However, one summer a drought occurred and the village’s peace has been upturned. The … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Sun Moon Secret by Shazia Omar
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Bear Is Never Alone
A talented performer can certainly play to a crowd, but they may want to lead a quiet life once the show is over. Bear is a performer. He captivates the animals of the forest with his magnificent piano recital. So much so that, when he finishes his final piece, they want MORE—and they’re very vocal … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Bear Is Never Alone
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