Tag Archives: bullying

Review: ALMOST AMERICAN GIRL by Robin Ha

Posted on May 31, 2022 by That Unique* Weblog

In ALMOST AMERICAN GIRL, writer and illustrator Robin Ha shares a deeply personal journey of moving from Korea to the United States as she grapples with identity, harassment, and her relationship with her mother. The memoir starts off with a … Continue reading →

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Review: The Magical Reality of Nadia by Bassem Youssef and Catherine R. Daly

Posted on December 11, 2021 by That Unique* Weblog

THE MAGICAL REALITY OF NADIA by Bassem Youssef and Catherine R. Daly is a lot of fun, and it deals with the usual middle grade topics of changing friendships, conflicts and bullying, self-identity, and even group work challenges. All this … Continue reading →

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Review: All of Me by Chris Baron

Posted on July 20, 2019 by That Unique* Weblog

ALL OF ME by Chris Baron is the wrenchingly honest and raw story of Ari, a gentle, sensitive, Jewish boy who is also fat. More than a coming-of-age story, All of Me is a “becoming yourself” story. The gentle arc of Ari’s … Continue reading →