Category Archives: Teen

A Little Piece of Ground

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Mrs.N

A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird I can’t remember the last time I read something that offered me such a different perspective than the one I am used to hearing about.  I don’t know this is something typical … Continue reading →

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Bestest. Ramadan. Ever

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Mrs.N

Bestest. Ramadan. Ever. by Medeia Sharif Author Bio:  Medeia Sharif is a Kurdish-American author. This was not on any of the lists I consulted, but I couldn’t resist a YA book with Ramadan in title since it is starting imminently. … Continue reading →

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Written in the Stars

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Mrs.N

Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed Author bio: Aisha Saeed is Pakistani-American Naila’s parents have always made it clear that they planned on arranging a marriage for her. But Naila’s heart has other plans. She’s fallen for Saif and … Continue reading →

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Does My Head Look Big in This?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Mrs.N

Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah Author bio: Australian Muslim of Palestinian and Egyptian heritage. On Rukhsana Khan’s booklist & recommended by Na’ima B. Robert in her piece for the Guardian.  Kaye M has mixed feelings … Continue reading →

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Scarlett Undercover

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Mrs.N

Scarlett Undercover by Jennifer Latham Recommended by Kaye M.  Here’s a cool inside look at Jennifer Latham’s relationship with her character. Scarlett has just her sister Reem now that her parents are dead. Reem is hard at work as a … Continue reading →

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Wanting Mor

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Mrs.N

Wanting Mor by Rukhsana Khan Author bio: Born in Pakistan and raised in Canada. Rukhsana Khan was nice enough to put together a Teacher Guide if you are interested in using this in the classroom. It is possible for a … Continue reading →

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Saint Anything

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Mrs.N

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen Sydney’s brother Peyton has always been the center of attention: first because of his daring and charisma, later because of his trouble with the law.  When things get bad for Peyton, Sydney all but disappears … Continue reading →

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Smile

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Mrs.N

Smile by Raina Telgemeier In sixth grade, Raina is not looking forward to getting braces. But then a freak accident turns what was going to be a routine procedure into an ongoing dental hell.  And so, Raina’s journey through middle … Continue reading →

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Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Mrs.N

Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters by Shannon Hale If you forget your library card, my library makes you pay them a dollar to check out books.  I don’t usually forget my library card, because it’s kept on my phone by … Continue reading →

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Roller Girl

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mrs.N

Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson This book is wildly, painfully cool.  It has the power to make you feel excited and giddy and like strapping on roller skates and getting to it.  Evidently, this is not an uncommon reaction, even … Continue reading →

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