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As in most of Patricia Polacco's books (check them out!), Mr. Lincoln's Way embraces the themes of diversity, empathy and community. Mr.
Things Fall Apart tells two intertwining stories, both centering on Okonkwo, a “strong man” of an Ibo village in Nigeria. The first, a powerful fable of the immemorial conflict between the individual and society, traces Okonkwo’s fall from grace with the tribal world.
A pitch black, rainy night in a small Iranian town. Inside his house, the colonel stared at the portrait of the famous military hero –The Colonel, long executed.
One day ten year old Bill wakes up to find his mum insists on dressing him in a bright pink dress - and then everyone treats him as if he were a girl. It's a rude awakening to the gendered reality of home and school life.
With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger.
The book is largely about a guy who suffers from extensive burns to his body. We learn a great deal of empathy towards burn victims. There is also schizophrenia and deep religious thought which provides more lessons in empathy. It is also a hell of a good read.
'Mother' is a word heavy with associations.
Donal Ryan's wonderful first novel is set in Ireland after the crash of 2008 and is a story told by 21 different voices and perspectives. With each monologue we share the confusion and uncertainty that has come about in response to the recession.