Between the Bliss and Me by Lizzy Mason is a young adult novel focusing on mental illness, romance, and how family history can affect the plans of a teen. Eighteen-year-old Sidney Holman has decided to attend New York University (NYU), instead of her mother’s preferred Rutgers University, as a way to rebel and move out of the apartment that she […]
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I am finally recuperated from a whirlwind weekend. As readers of this blog already know, last weekend was our #FBCReadathon and I thought it would be brilliant to host a grand opening event at the same time. It was… a lot. But so worthwhile. The Readathon Last year’s readathon was an epic weekend where I
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With Natalia, Nina, Nina’s kiddo, and Christine The #FBCReadathon hype train has left the building! Natalia interviews our esteemed FBC Blog Contributor Nina Avila-Garcia and our Unofficial FBC Cheerleader Nina’s Kiddo about the Readathon. They give you reasons to participate, tips to get your kids to enjoy it and spill the tea on what they
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![Here's a non-fiction suggestion for your TBR as Arab American Heritage Month winds down!📖
LAST TO EAT, LAST TO LEARN: My Life in Afghanistan Fighting to Educate Women by Pashtana Durrani and Tamara Bralo has already hit shelves at your local library or bookstore!
"From young Afghani activist and Amnesty International Global Youth Ambassador Pashtana Durrani, a deeply inspiring memoir about the power of learning and the value of educators in their many forms – from teachers, mentors, and role models, to fathers, mothers, and any one of us with the drive to stand against ignorance…"
What other books are you picking up for Arab Heritage month?
Thank you @kensingtonbooks for sending this title our way!
[alt text: the book, Last to Eat, Last to Learn by Pashtana Durrani sits on an orange chair]
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