Ten Things I Hate About Me Randa Abdel-Fattah
Jamila hides all evidences of her Muslim Lebanese culture in order to fit in at school as Jamie. But it becomes increasingly difficult to explain to her "friends" why she can't do the things they do... hang out with boys, be out after dark, attend dances, etc. Then she meets someone online who seems to understand and like the real Jamila. Will she have the courage to reveal herself at school? And will her father ever trust her enough to loosen her restrictions? A little predictable, but still an enjoyable book about a teen struggling to fit in. It is nice to read books about normal Muslim teens, their lives and families.
Born to ReadJudy Sierra
Sam is born knowing how to read and uses his skills in a variety of ways, finally rescuing the town from the clutches of a spoiled baby giant and proving the value of being a reader.
This is a cute, rhyming read for younger school-age kids about the power of reading. It's a little long to do in a preschool storytime, in my opinion, but definitely a good read-aloud for a library class visit!
Karla Giraldéz, BCL - East
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