Review by Shakira Jahan Haque The book Dark Diamond is written by Shazia Omar where she talks about the 17th century, the era of the Mughals in Bengal. As a high school student, I found this book to be a wealth of information about the richness of history and culture. Pir Bhadur is the protagonist … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Dark Diamond by Shazia Omar
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#BangladeshiLitMonth: Like a Diamond in the Sky, by Shazia Omar
@2009 @2019 Review by Musheera Zahra, a student "Like a Diamond in the Sky," written by Shazia Omar, is a powerful and poignant narrative that delves into the complexities of addiction, societal pressure, and personal redemption. Set in Dhaka, Bangladesh, this novel offers an unflinching look at the lives of young people grappling with the … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Like a Diamond in the Sky, by Shazia Omar
#BangladeshiLitMonth: Welcome
I am Erin Wilson, I’m a Teacher Librarian and have been living in Dhaka for three years now. The book world is happening! My first wow was at a book festival held at Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park in Dhaka, 2022. I saw so many picture books from Guba Books and of course bought them all … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Welcome
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Girls on Wheels
Class and communal differences fade into the background as a shared passion for sport steps into the spotlight in this picture book. Girls on Wheels, in author Srividhya Venkat’s words, is “a work of fiction inspired by the skateboarding revolution in India.” The story is centered around 3 girls—Damini, Sana, and Anila—who are all headed … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Girls on Wheels
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women’s Suffrage, and Jujitsu
The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women’s Suffrage, and Jujitsu is the engagingly told story of a lesser-known figure from an important part of 20th century history, Edith Garrud. A 2024 GLLI Translated YA Book Prize Honor Book, this superb nonfiction graphic novel connects the dots between women’s suffrage, their personal freedom, and their ability to … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women’s Suffrage, and Jujitsu
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Boy from Clearwater, Book 1
Named to the 2024 Global Literature in Libraries Initiative Translated Young Adult Book Prize shortlist, The Boy from Clearwater tells the story of Tsai Kun-Lin, "an ordinary boy" born in Qingshui District on the western coast of Taiwan. Tsai Kun-Lin's story, however, is nothing short of extraordinary. It is a story of surviving military occupation, … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Boy from Clearwater, Book 1
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Shade Tree
On a hot day, how wonderful it is to be able to sit outside in the shade of a tree! And how terrible to be deprived of the opportunity by one person’s greed and selfishness. In The Shade Tree, renowned picture book creator Suzy Lee retells a traditional Korean folk tale. As the story goes, … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Shade Tree
Goodbye to GLLI’s 2024 #IntlYALitMonth
Dear readers, As we reach the close of #IntlYALitMonth 2024, I want to express my gratitude to the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative for inviting me to be involved. It has been a privilege to curate this month-long celebration of YA literature from around the world and to engage in meaningful conversations about the power … Continue reading Goodbye to GLLI’s 2024 #IntlYALitMonth
#IntlYALitMonth Review: Girls
Review by Sietse Hagen Note: This review is based on the original Dutch text, De Meisjes: Zeven Sprookjes by Annet Schaap. A translation by Laura Watkinson was published in English by Pushkin Children's Books, under the title Girls. Seven girls, seven fairy tales, seven feminist retellings filled with Dutch culture. De Meisjes is an empowering … Continue reading #IntlYALitMonth Review: Girls
#IntlYALitMonth Review: Binti
Review by Christina Fawcett Going away to school and leaving everything you know behind is hard. Going away to school on another planet is harder. Going away to school and your interplanetary shuttle being attacked by murderous Meduse is so much worse. Binti by Nnedi Okorafor follows a young Himba woman who is the first … Continue reading #IntlYALitMonth Review: Binti
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