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AvidReader25
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This is not a book by a politician hoping to woo the public. I think that's why I couldn't put it down. Written long before his presidential candidacy began Obama explores his identity & childhood here. White grandparents from Kansas, a father from Nigeria, an upbringing in Hawaii & Indonesia, & his 1st trip to Africa is all included. It's less polished & more powerful because of that. There's a palpable struggle to find his footing in this world.

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BiblioLitten
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My dad passed on his love of coffee table books to me, especially the ones about food, homes, and travel. This one beautifully sums up all three.
This is on my to-buy list now! 🥙

Tamra I love this cookbook! 💙 1mo
BiblioLitten @Tamra I have already started gathering ingredients for Somalian Digaag Qumbe! The pictures are so inviting! 💙 1mo
Tamra @BiblioLitten if you have an international or African grocery nearby you can buy the Xawassh spice. If not, you can order it to. 😁 1mo
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BiblioLitten @Tamra The Xawassh spice is similar to a South Indian meat masala that I have. Berbere spice is what I couldn‘t find. I‘ll have to try it online. 1mo
Tamra @BiblioLitten yes, berbere is worth buying online if you can‘t access an East African grocery. I recommend storing it in the freezer - it will definitely keep longer. I buy it by the bag and you can use for multiple foods, not just for Ethiopian! 😋😋 1mo
BiblioLitten Nice! That‘s good to know!! Thank you 😊 1mo
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mlowe386221
When Stars Are Scattered | Victoria Jamieson
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nonfiction - published in 2020. This National Book Award Finalist shares the real-life experience of Omar Mohamed, a Somali refugee who lives with his younger brother in a camp in Kenya. When Omar gets the opportunity to attend school, he knows it‘s his chance to create a better life for them. This graphic novel gives readers a peek into a refugee‘s life, challenges, and hope.

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Tamra
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This time a Somali chicken stew that was fabuloso! Husband asked for it to be put in regular rotation. #Mtcookbook

Ruthiella That looks so delicious! 😋 4mo
Dilara 😍 This is making me hungry! 4mo
Tamra @Ruthiella I‘m looking forward to leftovers! 4mo
Tamra @Dilara you can buy the Xawaash spice blend online or it will be in an African grocery or likely in an international grocery. 😊 Very easy recipe to make. 4mo
mabell Yum! Love the vibrant color! 4mo
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JenlovesJT47
When Stars Are Scattered | Victoria Jamieson
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When looking for books for #FoodAndLit for Botswana this month, I came across this graphic novel. Once I started reading, I realized it has nothing to do with Botswana at all, but is a graphic novel about 2 Somalian boys who live in a refugee camp in Kenya. A happy mistake I guess because it‘s a true story about the struggles of growing up in a refugee camp & the longing to escape to a better life in another country. Heartbreaking & well done.5⭐️

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JenlovesJT47
When Stars Are Scattered | Victoria Jamieson
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Time spent reading yesterday: 7 hours = 70 points x‘s 7 for 6 readathons = 490 points.

#HauntedShelf
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#Witchathon
#Spookoween
#BirthdayBashReadathon
#GNreadathon
#ReadAway2024

TheSpineView Great job! 4mo
Catsandbooks Yay! 🧡 4mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4mo
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LapReader
Sweet Sweet Revenge Ltd. | Jonas Jonasson
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Last Saturday I raided two different book swaps after ballet and these were my scores. The dinosaur book will be gifted to my nephew.

Jeg Love Leonard Cohen. 5mo
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IndoorDame
Unbowed: A Memoir | Wangari Maathai
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#AboutABook The first #Memior I read this year is still by far the best. @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Perfect 👍🏻 7mo
Eggs Awesome 👏🏻 📚❤️ 7mo
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sarabeth_donaldson
When Stars Are Scattered | Victoria Jamieson

As with many of the books we‘ve read so far, I have really enjoyed the authors‘ portrayal of characters‘ lives and circumstances. For example, in this book, the illustrations and dialogue helped the reader infer that Jeri‘s father was abusive. This, along with many other books we‘ve read, can be really helpful when teaching and discussing inferences.

ms.gabourel I agree! This graphic novel did a great job at covering some really difficult topics. It would definitely be great for inference work with students. 7mo
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