Books n' Bark

  Title:  Persepolis Author: Marjane Satrapi Publisher: Pantheon Genre:  Graphic Novel Pages:  156 Rating: 5 /5 Stars Summary: Marji lives in Iran and endures changes in regimes and philosophy over the course of her youth. This is a coming of age story that is mired in trajedy and loss that is the result of war and greed. Marji is a revolutionary at heart and is lovingly taught by her parents to see the world differently. Finally, the change and control brought on by the religious fundimentalism that took Iran in its tight, oppressive grip, becomes too much for Marji's family. They end up sending her to Austria at the end of the novel.  Memorable Quotes/Morals:    Different Perspective from the middle east Persian History The negative connotations of communism The damage that greed does to a nation The resiliency of a nation The tragedy the comes with war and oppression Links: Started/Finished:  Start 9/30  Finish 10/1

  Title:  The Poet X Author: Elizabeth Acevedo Publisher: Quill Tree Books Genre:  Poetry Pages: Audible: 3 Hours/3o Mins Rating: 4.5 /5 Stars Summary:" Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about. With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a wo...

   Title:  The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food Author: Joseph Tychonievich Publisher: Ten Speed Press Genre: Non Fiction/Comic Pages: 166 Rating: 5 /5 Stars Summary: Mia helps her neighbor with technology while he helps her start her own garden. The pair of them discuss all of the steps involved in beginning to garden. The story is illustrated beautifully and contains very helpful tips (even for experienced gardeners).I learned that when picking plants at the store, you do not want them to be super large. You want them to be the same size as their container. This is a great book for anyone interested in starting their own garden! Memorable Quotes/Morals:    Links: Started/Finished:  Start 9/30  Finish 9/30