![]() “Farid’s poetry rides the page like a wave, charting the ups and downs of Ava’s emotions.The verse format makes this text extremely accessible, and readers will be delighted to find elements of Ava’s Persian heritage and 1980s childhood also woven throughout.” ― School Library Journal Raw and powerful, this free verse novel honestly explores issues of identity, culture, grief, and hope… Rich, layered, and heart-rending.”― Kirkus Reviews “Processing her feelings through music empowers Ava and gives her a new understanding of home and the connections she shares with others. And when Phoenix’s past lymphoma surges back, not even surfing, singing, or poetry can keep them afloat, threatening Ava’s hold on the one place and the one person that make her feel like she belongs. With ocean-like rhythm and lyricism, Wave is about a girl who rides the waves, tumbles, and finds her way back to the shore. But then Ava has to spend the summer before ninth grade volunteering at the hospital, to follow in her single mother’s footsteps to become a doctor. Singing and reading Rumi poems settle her mild OCD, and catching waves with her best friend, Phoenix, lets her fit in-her olive skin looks tan, not foreign. Thirteen-year-old Ava loves to surf and to sing. Summary: A coming-of-age novel in verse set in 1980s Southern California, about a Persian American girl who rides the waves, falls, and finds her way back to the shore. Published March 29th, 2022 by Cameron Kids **Thank you to Sourcebooks for sending a copy for review!** Categories Classroom Library Buy, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction Tags Identity/Coming of Age, Mental Health, School Leave a comment Read This If You Love: All Because You Matter by Tami Charles I Am Enough by Grace Byers The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig The Red Tree by Shaun Tan How do the spreads work together to form a powerful message?.When are some moments that you felt alone? (No need to share them aloud.).They might share an experience that made them feel alone, and then, at the end, write in big letters, “You are not alone!” They don’t need to share them publicly, but it offers a reflective experience for students that could be meaningful. Teachers’ Tools for Navigation: I would love to ask kids to write their own spreads, similar to a spread they saw in the book. It reminds kids to tell their stories and ensure that their stories are heard. ![]() It reminds us all (adults, too) that we are aren’t alone and others are feeling the same emotions as we are. Loneliness is a feeling that so many children experience, so I am very grateful for this book. I’ve now read it aloud to four different children, and every time, they end up shouting, “You are not alone!” right along with me. Review: I dare you to read this book and not read it aloud. Inspired by the Alphabet Rockers’ empowering song “Not Alone,” this uplifting picture book reassures kids that they belong and encourages them to love their beautiful selves and their identities, use their voices against hate, and step up for one another and have one another’s backs no matter what. It can be scary to feel like you’re all on your own, especially in the face of prejudice. When I say something is unfair to me, but it’s fair for you, what does that make it? Summary: From the Grammy award-nominated hip-hop group Alphabet Rockers comes an empowering picture book that invites kids to to love themselves, stand up to hate, and foster inclusivity among their peers! Authors: Alphabet Rockers Illustrator: Ashley Evans
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