Author: Sara Farizan
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
ISBN: 1616203102
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Children’s/Young Adult One of Rolling Stone’s 40 Best YA Novels A 2014 ALA Rainbow List Top 10 Title A Booklist Top 10 First Novels for Youth 2013 A Chicago Public Library “Best of the Best” 2013 This Forbidden Romance Could Cost Them Their Lives Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. They’ve shared stolen kisses and romantic promises. But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in love--Sahar and Nasrin could be beaten, imprisoned, even executed. So they carry on in secret until Nasrin’s parents suddenly announce that they’ve arranged for her marriage. Then Sahar discovers what seems like the perfect solution: homosexuality may be a crime, but to be a man trapped in a woman’s body is seen as nature’s mistake, and sex reassignment is legal and accessible. Sahar will never be able to love Nasrin in the body she wants to be loved in without risking their lives, but is saving their love worth sacrificing her true self?
If You Could Be Mine
Author: Sara Farizan
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
ISBN: 1616203102
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Children’s/Young Adult One of Rolling Stone’s 40 Best YA Novels A 2014 ALA Rainbow List Top 10 Title A Booklist Top 10 First Novels for Youth 2013 A Chicago Public Library “Best of the Best” 2013 This Forbidden Romance Could Cost Them Their Lives Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. They’ve shared stolen kisses and romantic promises. But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in love--Sahar and Nasrin could be beaten, imprisoned, even executed. So they carry on in secret until Nasrin’s parents suddenly announce that they’ve arranged for her marriage. Then Sahar discovers what seems like the perfect solution: homosexuality may be a crime, but to be a man trapped in a woman’s body is seen as nature’s mistake, and sex reassignment is legal and accessible. Sahar will never be able to love Nasrin in the body she wants to be loved in without risking their lives, but is saving their love worth sacrificing her true self?
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
ISBN: 1616203102
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Children’s/Young Adult One of Rolling Stone’s 40 Best YA Novels A 2014 ALA Rainbow List Top 10 Title A Booklist Top 10 First Novels for Youth 2013 A Chicago Public Library “Best of the Best” 2013 This Forbidden Romance Could Cost Them Their Lives Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. They’ve shared stolen kisses and romantic promises. But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in love--Sahar and Nasrin could be beaten, imprisoned, even executed. So they carry on in secret until Nasrin’s parents suddenly announce that they’ve arranged for her marriage. Then Sahar discovers what seems like the perfect solution: homosexuality may be a crime, but to be a man trapped in a woman’s body is seen as nature’s mistake, and sex reassignment is legal and accessible. Sahar will never be able to love Nasrin in the body she wants to be loved in without risking their lives, but is saving their love worth sacrificing her true self?
If You Could See what I Hear
Author: Tom Sullivan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Blind musicians
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Tom Sullivan was born blind but grew up unwilling to be constrained by his lack of sight, taking on wrestling, baseball, piano, writing and girlfriends with vigorous enthusiasm.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Blind musicians
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Tom Sullivan was born blind but grew up unwilling to be constrained by his lack of sight, taking on wrestling, baseball, piano, writing and girlfriends with vigorous enthusiasm.
"If You Could Hear what I Cannot Say"
Author: Nathaniel Branden
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 9780553342185
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 9780553342185
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
What If You Could Skip the Cancer?
Author: Katrina Bos
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781773700601
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Why do we get cancer? Is it all just carcinogens and unlucky genetics? The answer is no. This book delves into the underlying reasons why some of us get cancer while others do not, and explains many of the mysteries of why we get sick. Why is a cancer diagnosis a death sentence for some and a life-changing opportunity for others? What allows some people, when given weeks or days to live, to be happy and healthy for decades to come? Most importantly, what lessons can we learn from those who have beaten illness, so that we can live happily and healthily without ever having to get sick?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781773700601
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Why do we get cancer? Is it all just carcinogens and unlucky genetics? The answer is no. This book delves into the underlying reasons why some of us get cancer while others do not, and explains many of the mysteries of why we get sick. Why is a cancer diagnosis a death sentence for some and a life-changing opportunity for others? What allows some people, when given weeks or days to live, to be happy and healthy for decades to come? Most importantly, what lessons can we learn from those who have beaten illness, so that we can live happily and healthily without ever having to get sick?
If I Could Keep You Little...
Author: Marianne Richmond
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402257929
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE exemplifies Marianne's real insights into the human spirit and her beautiful illustrations that will touch children and adults and that are sure to be cherished for generations to come. Taking the reader on a journey of memory and expectation, IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE showcases the fleeting little moments that reveal how a child changes and grows. If I could keep you little, I'd decide on matching clothes. But then I'd miss you choosing dots on top and stripes below If I could keep you little I'd cut your bread in shapes. But then I'd miss you finding "Hey! I like ketchup with my grapes!"
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402257929
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE exemplifies Marianne's real insights into the human spirit and her beautiful illustrations that will touch children and adults and that are sure to be cherished for generations to come. Taking the reader on a journey of memory and expectation, IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE showcases the fleeting little moments that reveal how a child changes and grows. If I could keep you little, I'd decide on matching clothes. But then I'd miss you choosing dots on top and stripes below If I could keep you little I'd cut your bread in shapes. But then I'd miss you finding "Hey! I like ketchup with my grapes!"
If You Love Books, You Could Be...
Author: Elizabeth Dennis
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
ISBN: 1534471022
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Learn all about the careers you could have if you love books in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series that gives readers a sneak peek at how they can turn their passions into careers! Do you love books? Then you could be a librarian, an editor, or a book designer when you grow up! Learn about these careers and many more in this book that includes a glossary and backmatter section of even more cool jobs for kids who love reading!
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
ISBN: 1534471022
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Learn all about the careers you could have if you love books in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series that gives readers a sneak peek at how they can turn their passions into careers! Do you love books? Then you could be a librarian, an editor, or a book designer when you grow up! Learn about these careers and many more in this book that includes a glossary and backmatter section of even more cool jobs for kids who love reading!
And What Would You Say If You Could?
Author: Haviland N. G. Whiting
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733350105
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Haviland N.G. Whiting was named the 2018 Nashville Youth Poet Laureate. And What Would You Say If You Could? Is her debut collection of poems. Confronting issues of race, gender, and history, Whiting's is a powerful new, young voice.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733350105
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Haviland N.G. Whiting was named the 2018 Nashville Youth Poet Laureate. And What Would You Say If You Could? Is her debut collection of poems. Confronting issues of race, gender, and history, Whiting's is a powerful new, young voice.
If You Could Hear What I See
Author: Kathy Buckley
Publisher: Plume
ISBN: 9780452283350
Category : Comedians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Born with severe hearing loss, Buckley survived abuse and grew up to be a top female comic, author, star of a one-woman show and motivational speaker. Now she reveals the gift that gave her power over her future.
Publisher: Plume
ISBN: 9780452283350
Category : Comedians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Born with severe hearing loss, Buckley survived abuse and grew up to be a top female comic, author, star of a one-woman show and motivational speaker. Now she reveals the gift that gave her power over her future.
If You Could Go Anywhere
Author: Paige Toon
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143792245
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
"Angie has always wanted to travel. But at 29, she has still never left her small mining town in the Australian outback. When her grandmother passes away, Angie finally feels free to see the world - until she discovers a letter addressed to the father she never knew and is forced to question everything. As Angie sets off on her journey to find the truth - about her family, her past and who she really is - will enigmatic stranger Alessandro help guide the way?"--Provided by publisher
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143792245
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
"Angie has always wanted to travel. But at 29, she has still never left her small mining town in the Australian outback. When her grandmother passes away, Angie finally feels free to see the world - until she discovers a letter addressed to the father she never knew and is forced to question everything. As Angie sets off on her journey to find the truth - about her family, her past and who she really is - will enigmatic stranger Alessandro help guide the way?"--Provided by publisher
If You Could See Me Now
Author: Cecelia Ahern
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007279531
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
Tender, magical and captivating – a story of family, friends, and the unlikeliest of romances from the No. 1 bestselling author, Cecelia Ahern.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007279531
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
Tender, magical and captivating – a story of family, friends, and the unlikeliest of romances from the No. 1 bestselling author, Cecelia Ahern.