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A Palestine Reader, Part I: Books for Youth [in The Booklist Reader]

28 Apr, by SIBookDragon in Arab, Arab American, British, Canadian, Children/Picture Books, Fiction, Lists, Memoir, Middle Grade Readers, Nonfiction, Palestinian, Palestinian American, Repost, Translation, Young Adult Readers

The unrelenting conflict between Palestine and Israel keeps the Middle East in the news. But for a fuller picture of the Palestinian and Palestinian American experience than what the media can provide, here's a starter reading list for young people. Stay tuned for our list of titles about...

Samir and Yonatan by Daniella Carmi, translated by Yael Lotan

19 Mar, by SIBookDragon in Fiction, Israeli, Middle Eastern, Middle Grade Readers, Palestinian, Translation, Young Adult Readers

Samir, a young Palestinian boy, must go to the "Jews' hospital" for a serious operation to save his injured knee. Having just lost his younger brother to Palestinian/Israeli crossfire, Samir is understandably anxious about entering what he sees as enemy territory. Waiting for the American doctor,...

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Samir and Yonatan by Daniella Carmi, translated by Yael Lotan

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