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Rani Patel in Full Effect
Rani Patel in Full Effect | Sonia Patel
When Rani s father leaves her mother for another woman, Rani shaves her head in mourning. This act of rebellion propels her onto the stage as a hip-hop performer and into a romantic relationship with an older man. Losing herself just as she finds herself, Rani discovers her need to speak out against those who would silence herno matter the danger."
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Bertha_Mason
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7 days, 7 book covers. Post a book cover you love. No explanation, no information about the book. Just a cover you love. #7days7bookcovers

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Alicia
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I took a series of 57 #shelfies for this challenge and picked the silliest. I just moved so while some of my books have made it on shelves many have not. So here is my horrified #Shelfie because I hate unpacking and organizing. #24in48

Betty Makes me smile. Thanks 7y
RebL Relatable. 7y
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AmandaL
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Today's #libraryhaul was heavy on the YA. Now to read the library books I've had for three renewals before I start any of these. 😝

JennaRoot Lol that stresses me out a little for you! 8y
AmandaL @JennaRoot Ha! As long as no one requests them, I should be able to renew some of them again. 8y
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lisan.abq
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Amazing book featuring a strong Gujarati girl who learns to find her voice through rap. Great Native Hawaiian and Asian American characters, and an ending to make you cry. As an Indigenous person I loved seeing strong Native characters who live life on their own terms. Highly recommended! And I love this cover!!! #weneeddiversebooks #readersunite

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emmanoble
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Just a few of many #diversereads that are on my list to start/finish!

#ownvoices #diverseathon #24in48 #readathon

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Bibliosa

Semester is finally over and I can breathe and read again!!! Happy days.

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Bree.Hill
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"I'm astonished at all the firsts. First time a hot guy paid attention to me. First time I told anyone about my passion for writing rap. First time I told anyone about some of my family problems. Somehow I don't feel so alone. Instead I feel connected and grateful. Also butterflies. But not the usual few. A thousand of them."

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MDodge
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Pickpick

What an incredible read. No words. Just a picture of Fat Louie 😉

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libchristina
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I love this cover.

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kyortega84
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A powerful emotional story about getting through difficult times through the support of family (both blood and otherwise) and self-expression. Rani's raps about her experience are so lyrical and filled with such confidence and power, it made me wish I had a friend like her that I could consider part of my family.

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Claireluana
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#diversereads #booktober thought I'd share a debut by an author friend that I'm excited to read! Features 1990s hip hop, Hawaiian, Indian culture mingled together, should be unlike anything you've read before!

WordWaller Yes!!!! I wanted to feature this one too but I left my copy at home! 8y
missjenniferlowe Heard good things about this book today! 8y
Claireluana @WordWaller have you read it yet? 8y
Claireluana @missjenniferlowe that's awesome! I have too! 8y
WordWaller @Claireluana not yet but it's on my TBR Immediately stack (which is huge, so... unfortunately they won't be read immediately 😂) 8y
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WordWaller
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Alright, back from vacation! (I tried to post last night but it wouldn't let me!!) A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore or my internship), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

subwayreads I had issues last night too. Thought I was going crazy hahaha 8y
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WordWaller

Alright, back from vacation! A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

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WordWaller

Alright, back from vacation! A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

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WordWaller

Alright, back from vacation! A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

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WordWaller

Alright, back from vacation! A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

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WordWaller

Alright, back from vacation! A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

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WordWaller

Alright, back from vacation! A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

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WordWaller

Alright, back from vacation! A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

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WordWaller

Alright, back from vacation! A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

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WordWaller

Alright, back from vacation! A little exhausted, a lot sunburnt, and needing introvert time (I was vacationing with extroverts! 😱). I missed day 13 of #Augustofpages/#Augustphotochallenge with #bookstacks so here are my ARCs from the bookstore (yes I think these are ALL from the bookstore), although IDK how the Bell Jar got in there 😂💁🏻

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juliemhowe
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Having one heck of a time with this one. I really wanted it to work.

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skrishna
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Bailedbailed

I had high hopes for this book but ended up bailing on it just 20 pages in. I didn't feel great about some cultural appropriation issues, but in the end it was clunky writing (like in the picture above) that sealed its fate.

LeahBergen Sometimes you just gotta bail! 😀 8y
WordWaller I have the ARC of this but I'm not too happy with that sample so now IDK 8y
BookishMarginalia Clunky writing affects me greatly. 8y
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Stacy
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Reading this one!

Stacy I really enjoyed this one. I've not come across any other YA that delves into Gujarati culture before. Rani's story is a tragic one for sure, and my heart ached for her. A bit of tightening up would have given it the extra star for me. 4/5 8y
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Kelly
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An Indian immigrant living in Hawaii who raps and does slam poetry. I'm in.

Ammie Love that Emily McDowell mug! 9y
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