Susan

Wonder World Book Cafe'

Arts EN ↓ 130 episodes

In this cafe, I serve up books written mostly for middle school students and young adults. I'll provide enough information to help you decide if a story is right for the young readers you serve, but I won't give away all of the details just in case you want to read it, too. And, I sure hope you do.

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Susan

Episodes

Episode 5 Jacquetta Nammar Feldman: Wishing Upon the Same Stars 26.02.2022 10:19

Listening commitment: Just 10 minutes In this episode learn about how the ongoing Palestinian and Israeli Conflict finds its way into a Texas friendship. Can two 7th grade girls with a conflicting historical past be true friends?  I'm sipping on a vanilla latte. I hope you'll pour a warm beverage and join me in Wonder World Book Cafe for this week's episode.  Transcript  

Episode 4 Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes: Paradise on Fire 19.02.2022 8:52

Listening commitment: Just 9 minutes In this episode, learn about the award winning Paradise on Fire by Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes. While a fictional story, wildfires due to climate change are a devastating reality for some states. Pour yourself a cup of tea and cozy up with this coming of age survival story with a strong female role model.  #authorsownvoices  Author's website Books mentio...

Episode 3 Ruta Sepetys: Salt to the Sea 12.02.2022 8:05

Listening commitment: Just 8 minutes In this episode, learn about Ruta Sepety's award winning book, Salt to the Sea. Sepetys is a "seeker of lost stories." In Salt to the Sea, she brings to light the largest maritime disaster in the world's history. Hint: It's NOT the Titanic.  Ruta Sepety's website Mischling by Affinity Konar website   Connect with Susan at wonderworldbookcafe@gmail.com...

Episode 2 Asphyxia: The Words in My Hands 05.02.2022 6:56

Listening commitment: Just 7 minutes Dystopian set in Australia  Sixteen year old Piper is an artist who turns activist. Piper is deaf and navigating in a hearing world where cancer is eradicated, there are no fish left in the sea, and the government does not want citizens eating "wild food."  #authorsownvoices  Authors website: https://helloasphyxia.wordpress.com/ Connect with Susa...

Episode 1 Reem Faruqi: Unsettled 29.01.2022 6:19

Listening commitment: Just 6 minutes In this middle-grade novel, meet 13 year-old Nurah from Pakistan who moves to the United States. Learn about her struggles and triumphs.  Author's website (Reem Faruqi): https://reemfaruqi.com/ Illustrator's website (Soumbal Qureshi): https://www.souqudesign.com/about Cover artist's website (Molly Fehr): http://www.mollyfehr.com/ Unsettled Awards, see Harp...