pickI think this should be not be banned, but accessible in schools, libraries, youth clubs… Johnson provides a thoughtful and personal account of gradually, realizing that he is a gay man in a culture where he had no concept this was possible. It shares both his inner struggles and his relationships with his peers and family as he comes out, with varying levels of acceptance. The audio is a bit stiff at times, however.
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#Nonfiction2024 wrapup: thanks to for organizing this! Not a full board, but lots of good reads and interesting ways of finding them.
pickThis powerful book shows three generations of women, Knott being the youngest, who claim space and support those around them while suffering from various kinds of racial, systemic, and personal abuse. Knott is going to find a new way with guidance from her Indigenous teachers and mentors. Throughout various challenges she navigates to a place where she takes joy in those around her, especially the women.
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pickAn intriguing memoir blending the author's intense relationship with her new goshawk, learnings about falconry, and grief about the loss of her father; reflections on rural England; and the life of T.H. White, a fantasy writer who was also a falconer.This new take on White's troubled life intrigued me as a childhood reader, but MacDonald's developing relationship with her hawk amidst a complex life is what is most engaging.
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pickConfession: Laurel has been a friend for 25+ years and I was the book pre-editor. It‘s an amazing blend of detailed personal nature observations and experiences with a mediaeval “bestiary” theme about 12 species that live in large groups in Coast Salish territory; Christian spiritual reflection with deep respect for Indigenous tradition; and an analysis of current ecological justice issues. Bonus: Laurel is hilarious! #Nonfiction2024 #Free
I realized I still needed to post my #Nonfiction2024 bingo card. Some of these are only lightly connected to the prompt but I did it! I always enjoy mixing nonfiction into my reading year.
pickClearly one of those books that just must be read. I appreciate the style of the graphic novel, though I did find the bold lines made me take pauses in my (almost) one-sitting read. The portrayal of various races/citizens using different animals was effective. Another addition to the perspectives of the Holocaust. Hard to believe some want to ban this from schools. So glad I finally got around to reading this.
Another challenge down. The #nonfiction2024 challenge hosted by @Riveted_Reader_Melissa remains a favorite. I liked the double challenge to read nonfiction and the banned prompt books. Those with a yellow star represents banned books I read before this year and the blue star are those I read in 2024. All of the books above have been memorable. The tagged book left the strongest impression and has led to great conversations about immigration.
Didn‘t get a bingo but close. I read more non-fiction but found these prompts a bit more difficult than previous years. Love the challenge though 🤍 Lots of books from the women‘s prize non-fiction which was definitely a highlight of my reading year - looking forward to next years. #nonfiction2024
