pickLoved this story of 2 friends in 1970s Iran. Ellie & Homa bond when they‘re young & reconnect in high school. Their earnest friendship is so relatable. As they grow that friendship remains part of who they are despite the revolution & changes happening around them. The book deals w/big issues: women‘s rights & immigration, but it is so character driven, the issues never feel heavier than their connection. Their story broke my heart & gave me hope.
so-so#ToB26 #16
Two men have become friends at college. Turning 50, they still are. And so are their wives and daughters. During a weekend that the two families spend together something happens that changes everything. All of them have to decide what‘s true and what isn‘t and how to go on from here.
An interesting premise but the author needs way too many words to tell the story. That makes it
an okayish read but not a ToB-worthy one.
BkClubCare, Hooked_on_books, Deblovestoread, merelybookish, Bookwormjillk, Chelsea.Poole, squirrelbrain, sarahbarnes, ChaoticMissAdventures“I think a friend is someone who helps you change for the better. And whether you see them once a day or once a year, if it's a true friend, it doesn't matter.”
The Lions of Little Rock is a strong classroom text for exploring civil rights, friendship, and moral courage. It supports lessons on segregation, activism, and character development, while encouraging meaningful discussion. Teachers can use it to build empathy, deepen historical understanding, and connect literacy skills with social-emotional learning.
pickThe Lions of Little Rock offers a powerful, heartfelt look at friendship and courage during school integration in 1958. Levine‘s writing is clear, engaging, and emotionally rich. The story presents complex social issues in an accessible way for young readers, using vivid language that brings Marlee‘s journey and the era‘s tensions to life.
Genre: Historical Fiction
#WeeklyForecast 48/25
A #ToB26 week! I am reading and enjoying Lion and listening to Emperor of Gladness, which I am not enjoying at all. Next will be the tagged book, that everyone seems to hate but I already bought it and am curious to see what I‘ll think.
Forbidden Notebook (in Dutch) is my choice for #FoodAndLit (Italy).
"Hungry Paul lived on a knife edge between a passion for board games and an aversion to instruction booklets."
pickI am loving the art in this beautiful book. His other art is also gorgeous but more avant-garde
