A Mango-Shaped Space | 
pickHaving never read a book from a synesthete character perspective, this provides a unique window into a different way of perceiving the world. Alas, I am a cranky OLD, so I wasn't enamoured of the obligatory middle grade book requirements: early teen figuring out how changing relationships with friends and family and responsibility of school work can be balanced with new priorities/self-interest, finding out which boy is a jerk and which isn't. 1/?
pickIf a book can capture the attention of seventh graders and inspire them to try to find more books about kids with synesthesia? It‘s a win. But why the crying parts?! Sheesh!
Mia was a girl like me in terms of family relationships and friends I could totally understand. I left my cat a few days before I finished this book and I had to leave it because I did not have the conditions to keep it, and this was not easy for me, and when I read the rest of the book, I realized that something similar happened to him. It made me understand and it made me more interested in the book even though it reminded me of my cat .:)))
pickI picked this book as a prompt, from a Google search. Who knew that I would feel so much emotion while reading it. Mango had so many similarities to my #Hazedays, including a litter of kittens (x2). This book was more than I could have ever hoped and will be handed to my children.
This one ⬆️
I actually stopped at the end of this page thinking about how accurate this is. At first I thought "Wow, that is deep for a 'Kids' book." and then I realized no it isn't. This is exactly how a kid would think and is something we also tend to carry into adulthood. ??
Just got started with this year's #goodreads reading challenge. "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass--that I've started in July 2020--officially becomes the first book I finished in 2021.
Such an amazing book to kick off the challenge. Hope I can keep it up 'til the rest of the year! Cheers~ ?
Sad people book? Me: 😕
Sad animal book? Me: 😭😭😭
These are the only #3books I can think of that have actually made me cry.
I still remember my poor decision to read A Mango-Shaped Space back in 7th grade after finishing the TAKS test while the room was still quiet. Not an ideal time to read something that will make you cry. 😅 I tried to be as quiet as possible with all my sniffling, but I was not successful. 😂
pickTeen Mia sees and ‘hears‘ colors-when she hears names, words, when she sees people/objects—she has synesthesia but she doesn‘t know it yet...
Out of My Mind inspired me to pick up an old favorite of mine, A Mango-Shaped Space (RF, Schneider Family Book Award) by Wendy Mass because Melody‘s synesthesia in Out of My Mind reminded me of when I first learned about synesthesia in A Mango-Shaped Space! A must-read for fans of Out of My Mind. #LAE3414sp19
1. I don‘t cry a lot when it comes to books, but this one made me bawl my eyes out during class, and I was too embarrassed to get up to get a tissue. 😂
2. Plaid... I don‘t like polka dots.
3. Gravy
4. Soda
#FridayFrigesDay
Mia appears to be a typical kid, but she's keeping a big secret—sounds, numbers, and words have color for her. No one knows, and Mia wants to keep it that way. But when trouble at school finally forces Mia to reveal her secret, she must learn to accept herself and embrace her ability, called synesthesia, a mingling of the senses.
pickAn amazing book. I love it so much. It's my favorite and amazing. MUST READ.
My dad has this same thing with the sound and colors and shapes. I didn't know that he did until he saw me reading this and discussed it with me. He showed me all kinds of different sounds that he has seen and it was one of the most bonding moments I've had with my father. #bookmemories
pickOMG SO GOOD One of my favourite books that I own!! For Mia, sounds numbers and words have color, but no one else knows about her ability, called synesthesis
⚠️Animal death, ableism 14mo