I hope it reaches so, so many young people. I learned new things about Jude’s culture, and I saw new experiences through her eyes. This book is everything I love about well-done middle grade - heartwarming and resonant, a hug and a statement. There, she finds a cousin who’s also growing into herself, a new best friend, acceptance and prejudice, and even a place in her own spotlight. When political tensions escalate and her mother becomes pregnant, she and Jude go to live with Jude’s uncle near Cincinnati. (Sign me UP for this book.) The story starts in Syria, where she lives with her mother, father, and brother. (That alone would catch my attention.) It’s written from the perspective of a preteen named Jude, a young Syrian girl who comes to live in the US. Other Words for Home is a middle grade novel written in verse. It probably wouldn’t have landed on my radar without them, but I’m so glad it did! This was a quick, moving, beautifully told story that will stick with me. This was Malala’s December book club pick with Literati.
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