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Got to read “My Name is Harriet Mansoor (Not Hairy Mansuit!) - which I stumbled across at the library at the other day - just a plug here for libraries holding down the best diverse books I don’t know how I would survive without ours.

This is a great middle school book about a young girl from Iran who has an older protective sister, I love how their relationship grows and they ally together, and a brilliant mom who also comes out of her shell at the end and stands in her own achievements. Their father has indicated that they are having so many financial troubles that they may have to move back to Iran and both girls are absolutely heartbroken to leave America and all the freedoms they have in this country. The book does have a bit of Farsi which I loved but might be a small challenge for non-Iranian sixth graders -but it was super relatable and my heart ached for them as they navigated sacrifice while trying to find a way to stay. Great story, loved it.

Written by @askdrwoodchuck and published by Tu Books, an imprint of @leeandlow . Illustrations by @rashin.kheiriyeh. Edited by Stephanie Frescas Macias. Book design by @sheila_artanddesign . Typesetting by @elfelmpublishing . Book production by The Kids At Our House.

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I picked up “Say Something, Poupeh Babaee!” From the library this week - a sweet graphic novel about a young girl who comes to the US from #Iran during the travel ban. She experiences bullying and endures so much stress waiting to be reunited with her parents, and she makes new friends and has some strong teacher allies in her corner. It was such a good book, quick read but also a great view into the world of immigrants during the first travel ban. Written by @askdrwoodchuck and illustrated by @____alif and published by @yellowjacket_books @littlebeebooks — #readreadread #weneeddiversebooks

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There are some characters that will never leave you after you’ve gotten the privilege of reading their story—Poupeh is one of them 🥹

I feel honored to have read this book. Poupeh’s story—one that many immigrants can relate to—is bravely and beautifully told.

I couldn’t put it down. Poupeh’s feelings were so palpable. Author Dr. Haley Massey writes in such a way that even if you cannot personally relate to Poupeh’s story, you are able to see her perspective so clearly and poignantly. I felt so many different emotions while reading this, and one that kept coming up was how much I wish every classroom had this book.

As a teacher, I see so many harmful ‘isms being perpetuated by children who are clearly hearing it from the main adults in their lives. And it’s devastating.

Center stories and voices where you’re not the main character.
Pronounce people’s names correctly.
Shut down abuse.
And take care of your neighbors.

A very big thank you to Dr. Haley Massey for this copy—it was an absolute joy to read ❤️

The ways in which adults in this world fail children again and again and again is something I will never be able to understand.

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📚 The Iranian Diaspora's Literary Atlas — Part III has landed. 19 more Iranian-origin writers redefining storytelling beyond Persian: PEN/Faulkner and National Book Award honorees, poets reframing the language of war, journalists risking everything to document a nation's uprising in real time, and memoirists turning trauma into testimony.

This list keeps growing because of you — please keep introducing more brilliant Iranian authors in the comments below. Part IV (and beyond) is already in the works. 👇

#IranianDiaspora #PersianLiterature #IranianWriters #DiasporaVoices #BooksOfInstagram

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So proud of our how our weekly free book table is growing 💗🥺- this one’s display was setup by the kidlit genius @armyvetfive! You can donate more books to our free literacy & gardening program at the @bookshop_org link in our bio 🫶🏼📚🌱

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A magical Sunday with Authors and young readers + gardeners in the Literacy Garden 💗

A billion thank you’s are required:

Thanks SO much to @bailabomba and @authorjdelavega for leading such wonderful storytimes and inspiring our young gardener + readers to envision themselves as authors + illustrators.

Thank you to @armyvetfive for being the world’s best volunteer and helping with setup, book displays, and cleanup.

Thank you to @partnershipsforparks and @cpfnyc for their generous support in sponsoring this author event series in our @nyrp Bronx Community Garden, Bette’s Rose Garden.

#everydaybronx

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In an era defined by relentless news cycles, our screens have been constantly flooded with breaking alerts of what’s been happening in the Middle East.

In fact, even searching for hashtags for this post, the most common ones are “Middle Eastern conflict” and “war.”

When media reduces a rich and diverse region and community to quick flashpoints it robs people of their humanity. That’s why it’s so important when authors write stories that highlight their culture and heritage.

Here are four books that have recently come out or are about to come out into the world. Please support the authors and expand your worldview with these powerful works!

#newreleasebooks #newbookalert #middleeastern #middleeasternauthors #picturebookauthor

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🎉 We have featured some fantastic books on the KLiC blog! Here’s some of our recommended #summerreads

What kidlit books are you reading this summer?

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📚Six powerful books by Iranian and Iranian-diaspora writers, each offering a different lens on identity, family, migration, and belonging. From picture books to middle grade and young adult reads, these stories bring Iranian voices to the center in warm, moving, and memorable ways.

Haleh Massey's My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (Not Hairy Man Suit!) @askdrwoodchuck is a funny and heartfelt middle-grade novel about an Iranian-American girl navigating bullying, puberty, and the pressures of growing up between cultures.

Maryam Madjidi's Je m'appelle Maryam is a moving French children's story about exile, language, and a little girl trying to find her place after leaving Iran.

Daniel Nayeri's Everything Sad Is Untrue is a powerful,@danielnayeri lyrical book about refugee memory, Iranian roots, and the struggle to tell your own story with honesty and imagination.

Rashin Kheiriyeh's Saffron Ice Cream @rashin.kheiriyeh is a joyful picture book that compares an Iranian girl's memories of the Caspian Sea with a beach day in Brooklyn, capturing both nostalgia and new beginnings.

Firoozeh Dumas's It Ain't So Awful, Falafel @firoozeh_dumas follows an Iranian girl growing up in 1970s America, blending humor with themes of prejudice, identity, and belonging.

Mina Javaherbin's My Grandma and Me javaherbinwriter is a tender, autobiographical picture book about childhood in Iran, family, and the deep bond between a girl and her grandmother.

#IranianBooks #DiverseBooks #KidsBooks #MiddleGradeBooks #BookRecommendations

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Don’t make it awkward.

Middle school books step up and take the pressure off with these awesome books. These sweet and tween-friendly books all talk about puberty, growing up and bodies changing in a super regular way.

Puberty doesn’t have to feel alone when you have this collection.

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📚 BOOK MAIL 📚

I’ve received some awesome summer book mail lately, and I’m excited to share it with you! There’s a fun mix of diverse picture books, middle grade novels, and YA reads in this amazing haul! Thanks to everyone who sent me these fantastic stories! I’m so grateful!

Here’s a closer look at these wonderful new reads!📚👇🏼

THE SECRET BOOKSTORE SLUTH SOCIETY by @lindsayncurrie

MIDNIGHT AT THE VAMPIRE INN by @lindsayncurrie

MEXIKID DREAMS by @mexikidstories @pedromartinbooks

MY NAME IS HARRIET MANSOOR (NOT HAIRY MAN SUIT) by @askdrwoodchuck

AXL THE AXOLOTL IS NOT A FROG by @pasekandpaul

ALL THE WAYS WE LEARN by @chloeitoward and @odnatamyara

A DAY OFF SCHOOL by @oliverjeffers and @kevin_j_waldron

PUMPKIN APOCALYPSE by @mdpayne12

COAT OF MANY COLORS by @dollyparton and @brookeboyntonhughes

MONKEYPIG by @huwaaron

ALEX BY PROXY by @karenmynacantor

THE CRAYONS’ BOOK OF MANNERS by @drewdaywalt and @oliverjeffers

THE ODYSSEY- GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION by @gareth.hinds

WHAT EMMA WROTE: THE WOMEN BEHIND THE WORDS ON THE STATUE OF LIBERTY by @annkoffsky and N. Tarcan

HOW TO SURVIVE THE END OF THE WORLD: A GRAPHIC NOVEL EXPLORATION OF HOW (MAYBE) AVOID EXTINCTION by @katydoughtydraws

THE INCREDIBLY HUMAN HENSON BLAYZE by @authorderrickdbarnes

Thank you!

#bookmail #bookhaul #etraintalks #picturebooks #mglit #kidlit #literacyadvocate #tbrstack #booktuber #readersofbookstagram #bookstagrammer #coverart #readingislife #bookshelf #readingaddict #diversebooksforkids

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