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Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys combines guidance on writing with examples drawn from episodes in her own life. The book asks readers to examine their memories, revisit experiences from different perspectives, and find authentic voices and specific details for the page. It contains writing prompts and references, and presents a day, a year, and a life as stories that can be revised over time.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Once There WasKiyash MonsefFifteen-year-old Marjan is grieving her father and trying to save his barely profitable veterinary clinic. Since her Norwegian American mother died, her Iranian father had been emotionally distant, traveled often, and revealed little about his work. A summons to England leads Marjan to an ancient griffin and begins to explain his secret trips and the questions around his death. She discovers that magical creatures exist and that she shares her father’s ability to assess their well-being through touch, drawing her into conflicts over their care and exploitation.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 700LATOS Book Level 4.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Under This Forgetful SkyLauren YeroRumi has a privileged life in Upper City, whose citizens are protected from environmental devastation beyond its borders. When his father becomes ill, Rumi crosses the border to seek a cure. On the journey, he meets Paz, who has joined terrorists and intends to betray him. Rebels have infected Rumi’s father with a fatal virus, forcing Rumi to flee St. Iago.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Your Plantation Prom Is Not OkayKelly McWilliamsIn Louisiana, Harriet confronts racism and struggles with her own anger after a white woman buys the plantation next door. The new owner turns the site into a venue for special events, forcing Harriet to face the romanticized treatment of a racist past. The novel brings together grief, rage, humor, and public conflict as Harriet responds to what is happening in her community.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details