MAY 2020 BOOKLIST

A Family is a Family is a Family

By: Sara O’Leary

From grandparents as caregivers to single parent homes, O’Leary showcases a variety of love-filled homes. A Family is a Family is a Family beautifully breaks young readers away from the perceived normative of the nuclear family and, rightfully so, validates many families.

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Where Are You From

By: Jamie Kim

Where are you from? A question asked to many individuals from racialized communities. In this sweet story, join a granddaughter and her Abuelo as they take a stroll and share the tranquil answer. Abuelo will share an answer with his granddaughter that will bring warmth to readers’ hearts.

Thank You, Omu

By: Oge Mora

As Omu is making dinner, the smell captivates neighbors, leading to a folktale-like story about coming together as a community. Readers will enjoy crafty illustrations depicting an inner city community filled with “thanks”.

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American Born Chinese

By: Gene Yang

Yang states, “Kids that feel like outsides are often drawn to the book…the idea of negotiating between two selves.” The emotions within Yang’s story appeal to many communities although drawing on the immigrant experience. Join us May 30th as we dive into this book for our book club, email us info@racialliteracy.ca to join.

Perspolis

By: Marjane Satrapi

Based on the authors own experiences, Satrapi shares a story about her upbringing within Iran. Developed by the author to show another narrative not shown about Iran through a graphic novel. Readers will be invited into the mind of the witty author.

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