Review by Muneeba Chowdhury and Taqbiir Al-Mu’izz Yousuf What would you do if you always felt out of place and your dreams and aspirations clashed with your family traditions? “Rustom Palowan The Origin Story” tackles that very question with a positive outcome! It is a comic book series that tells the story of a goofy, … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Rustom Palowan by Tanmoy
#BangladeshiLitMonth: Sister Library and the Pink Shelf
In the Reading List numbers: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, and 13 are Bangladeshi authors. Review by Opshori Nondona Forget the hushed reverence of traditional libraries. Sister Library Bangladesh throbs with a different kind of energy – a vibrant, bookish buzz inspired by the groundbreaking mobile library and artwork dreamt up by artist Aqui … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Sister Library and the Pink Shelf
#BangladeshiLitMonth: The White Elephant
Review by Erin Wilson Hope, harmony, and peace emanate from this beautiful picture book. A young Rohingya boy shares his memories of his grandfather's stories of a white elephant born in their land becoming mountains and symbolizing peace and harmony. Their lives were joyous until the elephant was hunted and killed for its ivory. Thus, … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: The White Elephant
#BangladeshiLitMonth: I am Bokul
Review by Erin Wilson Bokul, a young boy living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, dreamed of being a photographer like Shanto, a regular customer who visited the tea stall he worked at. Then, his dream came true, Shanto let Bokul borrow his camera. Bokul dreamed of the extra cash he might make by taking tourists' photos … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: I am Bokul
#BangladeshiLitMonth: Rani’s Seashell Necklace
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
#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
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