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Other Words for Home
by Jasmine Warga
This is a novel in verse about a middle school girl who has to leave Syria for the U.S.
The main character, Jude, must adjust to a new life living with her uncle, American-born aunt, and their daughter, as well as starting school in a new country where she is not fluent in the language.
I loved this book and its characters. Jude goes through some emotional realizations and has to navigate her way around prejudices and finding where she belongs.
My favorite parts were after she started wearing the hijab; as a read-aloud, it brought up great discussion about Islam, muslim women and religion in general.
Perfect for 5th-8th grades
The main character, Jude, must adjust to a new life living with her uncle, American-born aunt, and their daughter, as well as starting school in a new country where she is not fluent in the language.
I loved this book and its characters. Jude goes through some emotional realizations and has to navigate her way around prejudices and finding where she belongs.
My favorite parts were after she started wearing the hijab; as a read-aloud, it brought up great discussion about Islam, muslim women and religion in general.
Perfect for 5th-8th grades