My Brigadista Year

This article reminded me of tagged book:

https://apple.news/AthfGTqMgSB6_qSgwbRA9IQ

Chrissyreadit I suspect there is so much complexity to countries and regimes we have been “taught” to fear and hate- after all the lens of the US has many horror stories as well for BIPOC and LGBTQ. I‘m very curious about Cuba now. 4y

sarahbarnes My partner is Cuban - I‘m going to share this with her. Thanks for the post! ❤️ 4y

WanderingBookaneer I'm half-Cuban and heard stories of the brigadistas from my mom who lived in the countryside, @sarahbarnes 4y

sarahbarnes That‘s really cool! 4y

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marlenabea

My Brigadista Year | Katherine Paterson

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This novel taught me about a part of revolutionary Cuba I had not learned, the story of 700,000 Cubans being taught to read and write by over 200,000 Cubans in 1961. Interesting to read from the perspective of a 13-year-old literacy volunteer from a family who supported Castro's revolution. The author also included a brief timeline of Cuban history that was nice to have and an author's note that acknowledged the complexities of revolutionary Cuba.

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marlenabea

My Brigadista Year | Katherine Paterson

"First of all, you must take that look of gloom off your face. Stand up straight and confront head-on whatever it is. Just standing taller will make you feel more confident. And that smile of yours is the greatest asset you have. Don't forget to include that."

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marlenabea

My Brigadista Year | Katherine Paterson

Finally my sick baby is napping and I can begin a new book. My last purchase from the school book fair.

Andrew65 Love a good map in a book. Hope your baby gets well soon. (edited) 7y

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GinEyre22

My Brigadista Year | Katherine Paterson

Books gifts for my parents! Katherine Paterson and Fredrik Backman for my mom. David Baldacci for my dad #Christmas2017

CatLass007 I‘m in love with Fredrik Backman‘s writing! 7y

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monalyisha

My Brigadista Year | Katherine Paterson

I expect to love each of these titles. I tend to reserve my 5 star ratings for my absolute favorite books... but you never know!#fivestarpredictions

Exit West by Mohsin Hamid (3/17)
Forest Dark by Nicole Krauss (9/17)
Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore (8/17)
My Brigadista Year by Katherine Paterson (10/17)
The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer (4/18)
Laser Moose & Rabbit Boy: Disco Fever by Doug Savage (10/17)

Tagging @Megann886

readordierachel Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy! I love that title. 🦌🐇 7y

monalyisha @ReadOrDieRachel It's a follow-up title. The first one just killed me. 🙌🏻 7y

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