Palestinian American

Farah Rocks Fifth Grade

Posted by on Jan 2, 2020 in Ages 08 and up, Palestinian American, Theme: #OwnVoices, Theme: Bi-racial Identity, Theme: Community, Theme: Cross-Group Friendship, Theme: Family Relationships | Comments Off on Farah Rocks Fifth Grade

Farah Rocks Fifth Grade

Farah Rocks Fifth Grade By Susan Muaddi Darraj Illustrated by Ruaida Mannaa Published by Stone Arch Books ISBN: 978-1496583390 Age Range: 8+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | Worldcat First book in a new chapter book series featuring an Arab-American main character! Description Farah Hajjar, known as Farah Rocks to her friends, is a smart, funny, and brave Palestinian -American girl. She loves her little brother Samir, Greek mythology, and — yes — her rock collection! In this 4-book series, Farah faces all of life’s challenges: bullies, school drama, and even problems with her best...

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First Crossing

Posted by on Aug 10, 2012 in Ages 12 and up, Cambodian American, Chinese American, Haitian American, Korean American, Latinx, Multicultural, Multinational/Multicultural, Native American, Palestinian American, Theme: Adoption, Theme: Celebration, Theme: Cultural Differences, Theme: Cultural Identity, Theme: Cultural Traditions, Theme: Family Relationships, Theme: Identity, Theme: Immigration, Theme: Multicultural Friendship | Comments Off on First Crossing

First Crossing

First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants Edited by Donald R. Gallo Published by Candlewick Press “Newly transplanted teens will find the voices represented in this collection far more relevant than those echoing forth from the huddled masses of Ellis Island, and American-born readers will gain insight from the palpable depictions of what it’s like to be thrust into ‘the middle of a game where [you] don’t know the players, the rules, or even the object.'” —Jennifer Mattson, Booklist Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N        ...

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