tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post8547152346512609725..comments2024-03-21T23:51:05.568-04:00Comments on Randomly Reading: My Basmati Bat Mitzvah by Paula J. FreedmanRandomly Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-19535868072173652102013-10-23T01:57:29.648-04:002013-10-23T01:57:29.648-04:00I think there is definitely a need for more middle...I think there is definitely a need for more middle grade books that cover the theme of dual identities as we see cultures increasingly mixing in our society. Great recommendation for the Kid Lit Blog Hop. Thanks so much for joining us! Renee C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07351071483275676742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-77521114247740054962013-10-17T22:34:41.698-04:002013-10-17T22:34:41.698-04:00Knowing a few self-titled "Hinjews", I&#...Knowing a few self-titled "Hinjews", I'll definitely have to check this one out. It's refreshing to see hybrid identities represented at all well in children's/YA media (or media at all for that matter).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-22723358444084589182013-10-17T19:08:54.421-04:002013-10-17T19:08:54.421-04:00This sounds like a great book! Trying to reconcile...This sounds like a great book! Trying to reconcile two different cultures is something that I think a lot of readers can relate to.<br />Thanks for sharing your review with the Kid Lit Blog Hop!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-19484868698676036192013-10-16T08:17:45.369-04:002013-10-16T08:17:45.369-04:00That sounds like a great book. I think it must be ...That sounds like a great book. I think it must be pretty challenging to try to have characters meant to represent a background yet not stereotypical or cliched. Do you have ideas for what the author could have done differently to give them more unique personalities?<br /><br />I'll have to check it out. I'm dropping by from the Kid's Lit Blog Hop, and looking for books for my kids and I.Christyhttp://housefulofchaos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-6561497370757634542013-10-15T08:44:09.004-04:002013-10-15T08:44:09.004-04:00I am sure your friend's daughter will enjoy th...I am sure your friend's daughter will enjoy this book. It is serious but fun and Tara is a great narrator.Randomly Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-26100258827091406712013-10-14T14:09:26.081-04:002013-10-14T14:09:26.081-04:00Shall recommend this one to a friend's daughte...Shall recommend this one to a friend's daughter who is older.. I am sure she will relate to the story. :) Thanks for sharing!Reshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17393075423808667600noreply@blogger.com