pickJenna‘s book
contemporary realistic fiction
Amal Unbound | 
Love this book. The story is extremely powerful and encourages reflection and empowerment. A good read for young adults to gain a new understanding of cultures around the world
pickBeautiful story about a young girl in Pakistan who defies sexist rules to continue her education!
pickThis book was lovely. A hard story to read - Amal's childhood in Pakistan is turned upside down when she mouths back at someone at the market. Her father owes this man a considerable amount of money, and the man takes her as an indentured servant to repay the debt. She finds a found family in the other indentured servants, but that doesn't help the ache from missing her family. Books also become a main theme. Would recommend
pickThis book is a middle grade story, about a girl named Amal who's life drastically changed when she spoke against a powerful local landlord who crushed her dreams in an instant. This book was incredibly beautiful and I loved it more than I expected I would. It's simple and moving at the same time teaching the lessons we often tend to forget, of courage, and determination and resilience. Also the cover art is stunning.
pickThis middle grade story, though fictional, was inspired by Malala Yousafzai and other girls who take a stand against inequality. Simple enough for young readers, it brings awareness to the oppression of girls and women in Pakistan. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #oregonbattleofthebooks
pickI don't often read middle grade books. I picked this up to fulfill a reading prompt for a middle grade book not set in the US or UK. Compelling and interesting story set in Pakistan. Well worth the read.
pickI loved this! The audiobook wasn‘t doing it for me, but switching to the ebook was just what I needed. What a great story about a Pakistani girl who talks back to the wrong person and is forced to become an indentured servant to the local landlord. It‘s about relationships and courage. Highly recommend!
pickYes! Loved it. Amal matters. Indentured servitude matters. Education for girls matters. “Brave girls are all over the world” Aisha Saeed wrote in the authors note, and I can‘t agree more.
pick2nd #middlegrademarch pick, for the prompt to read a book set in another country. Sometimes MG is just what you need. This was quick & enjoyable, & I really liked Amal. She‘s brave & big-hearted, but still a kid who is unsure of herself & makes some bad impulsive choices. Saeed did well to show the truth of Amal‘s situation of servitude w/o seeming hopeless. Did think the dialogue was too grownup at times, & it wrapped up a bit too easily. 3/5 ⭐️
But the thing was—those books were what made my days bearable. They were what helped me sleep at night without my homesickness choking me.
Without books, what was there to look forward to?
Hi to Group B for the next round of Litsy Markup Postal Book Club! I took 2 rounds off and am psyched to get back into it. #lmpbc
I‘m starting to think about which book to do. How do you feel about these 3 books? Any that you haven‘t read but want to? @LibrarianRyan @MissAimz_55 @amber_ldsmom
pickI thought this was a good middle grade book. It touched on a number of topics that could lead to great discussion with students.
so-soIt was on of the most regular stories in the best way Amal Unbound is about a strong caring Gil and her adventure if you like the average books with a little excitement and culture I recommend this book for you!
pickMiddle-grade about a bright young girl in Pakistan who is attempting to get an education and go to college but due to unpaid debts her life veers off course and she must figure out a way to overcome these circumstances. Good introduction to the obstacles many around the world and particularly girls face in obtaining even a basic education. #booked2019 #diversemiddlegrade
pickGreat story for middle graders who loved refugee. Good character development and safe ending
pickAmal helps her mother, and loves attending school in Pakistan. Some day she plans to attend university. On a trip to the market all her plans are suddenly upended when the vicious village landlord is upset by her words after almost running her over. In anger he recalls her family‘s debt and she‘s forced into indentured servitude.
Heartbreaking, powerful, and ultimately hopeful.
#middlegrade
#readingwomenofcolor2019
Summer school reading begins. I now have the time to read all the books off the shelves that students loved this year...
pickThis was a good middle grade book. It provided a good picture into what life is like for a girl in a Muslim country, but ended with an optimistic sense of agency.
#Booked2019 #DiverseMiddleGrade #PopSugarReadingChallenge #TwoWordTitle #42of65 #audiobook
pickThis middle grades book was an enjoyable, eye-opening read. I wish books like this had existed when I was 11 years old or so. The main character is a smart, strong young Pakistani girl with big dreams. When her dreams are shattered by indentured servitude, she learns of a whole other world and realizes too late that she took her life and family for granted. I definitely recommend this book, it would be good middle school reading material.
pickI‘ve heard great things about this from other teachers. I can see why. There‘s a lot here to take a closer look at with students- from complex friendships & family structures to broader global issues.
pickDefinitely a #mustread. A wonderful story about doing what‘s right and finding your voice to speak up for yourself even when hope seems lost.
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A little background info. from the author: #87 Aisha Saeed - AMAL UNBOUND Unraveled by The Yarn https://player.fm/1uqzKj
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#mgbuddyread
"[Saeed's novel] provides a window into hierarchical structures that exist in societies globally, and serves to tell a story of a girl who questions and acts against the status quo." https://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/volume-xi-issue-2/3/ #MiddleGrade
I think I‘m actually enjoying my long in progress reads as much or more than any of the books I finished in January. All of them were enjoyable, but I don‘t think any will make my favorites for the year.
#MonthlyStats #ReadingStats
pickI read 15 books this month including the tagged! I really loved a lot of them. None were disliked. I chose a lot of short books this month for 24 in 48 and that helped up my total!
The second book is hard to read, its Columbine. My Favorite book this month was the tagged book.
pickAmal is a strong girl who isn‘t afraid to stand up for what she believes in. This book is a realistic look at a different culture and was eye-opening for me.
I highly recommend this to middle grade readers and librarians.
I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a wonderful job.
I read this for #LitsyAtoZ Challenge
pickIt was an interesting and eye-opening look into life in a small Pakistani village including indentured servitude, male children still being seen as more desirable and the powerful ruling those with less. I'm glad I read it because I was hesitant to add it to the school collection, but definitely will now. #mgbuddyread
