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the_reading_nook_1's review
5.0
The great banned- books bake sale is a moving story about Kanzi and her classmates that adore the diversity of books within their school library but when they visit their school library and come up empty handed, what do you do ?
There are so many important underlying issues that are discussed with in this story but my favorite issue is how kanzi went about Handling her emotions, she didn’t cry or kick and scream instead she sat down and journaled her emotions and put how she was feeling on paper.
The great banned books bake sale is a phenomenal story pieced together with love for books of all types and generes that will represent a wide range of little girls and little boys .
There are so many important underlying issues that are discussed with in this story but my favorite issue is how kanzi went about Handling her emotions, she didn’t cry or kick and scream instead she sat down and journaled her emotions and put how she was feeling on paper.
The great banned books bake sale is a phenomenal story pieced together with love for books of all types and generes that will represent a wide range of little girls and little boys .
zeeezy's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
labunnywtf's review
3.0
Ohhh, this is so sweet.
This is a sequel to a book I'd never heard of, [b: The Arabic Quilt|46158778|The Arabic Quilt An Immigrant Story|Aya Khalil|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1563758973l/46158778._SX50_.jpg|71112652], which also sounds sweet and important. This book is a direct response to the banning of that book around the country.
Our stupid, stupid, backwards thinking country.
The children in this wonderful story are absolutely horrified to discover that the Diversity section of their school library has been absolutely wiped clean. These children no longer see themselves, and Kenzi, our sweet and brave lead character, is devastated, and heartbroken.
But these children have gumption, and they arrange a bake sale to raise money to replace those books. Because representation matters.
Oh, this makes my heart soar.
The books in my local library are being attacked for a different kind of representation that is not seen in this book. And at first I was a bit miffed, but knowing that this is a follow-up that came due to the original being banned, I think it makes sense that this is the focus.
And I hope that the children who read and listen to this book will see how much representation matters, and that everyone deserves to see themselves in books.
Also that people who ban books are stupid.
flintsloveofbooks's review
5.0
Unfortunately this book is just as relevant today in 2023 as it would have been a decade ago. We have to keep striving for better inclusion, to keep libraries diverse and welcoming for all the future generations to come. We owe it to them.
Thanks to Edelweiss for an advanced copy!
libraryrobin's review
3.0
The title gives away much of the plot. When diverse books are banned in the school library a group of students and their teacher have a bake sale to fund the purchase of banned titles to give away.
Love this kind of activism. Teach it, spread it, encourage it.
Love this kind of activism. Teach it, spread it, encourage it.
madileidel's review
5.0
After learning that many diverse books have been banned in her school library by her school district, Kanzi and her classmates hatch a plan to hold a bake sale protest. The proceeds from the bake sale will then be used to buy new diverse books to donate to the school’s library.
During the current environment of book bannings across the country, this book touches on a social issue that many students are already witnessing in their own classrooms. The book provides an example of social action at the school level and provides an avenue for hope and change. The book’s illustrations are beautiful and engaging as well.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tilbury House Publishers for providing this advanced copy for review.
During the current environment of book bannings across the country, this book touches on a social issue that many students are already witnessing in their own classrooms. The book provides an example of social action at the school level and provides an avenue for hope and change. The book’s illustrations are beautiful and engaging as well.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tilbury House Publishers for providing this advanced copy for review.
sunshinemilk's review
5.0
Such a sweet book! Kanzi is an angel and a hero. I’m devastated that our children have to do things like this and i’m also so proud of genZ and genAlpha. The greatest generations, in my opinion
murve's review
4.75
"Some books are so powerful that they intimidate people."
This is a wonderful book for children to understand a big topic in today's society. I love that it provides actionable solutions and a sense of community. There's even a recipe for Baklawa in the back of the book!
Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
This is a wonderful book for children to understand a big topic in today's society. I love that it provides actionable solutions and a sense of community. There's even a recipe for Baklawa in the back of the book!
Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
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