Shine, Coconut Moon by Neesha MemingerFrom the author's website:
Samar--a.k.a. Sam--is an Indian-American teenager whose mom has kept her away from her old-fashioned family. It's never bothered Sam, who is busy with school, friends, and a demanding boyfriend. But things change after 9/11. A guy in a turban shows up at Sam's house--and turns out to be her uncle. He wants to reconcile the family and teach Sam about her Sikh heritage. Sam is eager, but when boys attack her uncle, chanting "Go back home, Osama!," Sam realizes she could be in danger--and also discovers how dangerous ignorance is.
Released March 10th 2009
Doesn't this one sound interesting! I love stories where people learn about their heritage and learn to balance it with what they already know and live!
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It does sound very interesting - had seen the cover/title but hadn't read a description before. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good read. Thanks for sharing Alea.
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to this one as well.
ReplyDeleteThis does indeed sound great!
ReplyDeleteSteph
This sounds really really good!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I really want to read this one too. It sounds amazing. I have an interview with Neesha, but it probably won't go up until February or so. :)
ReplyDelete-Lauren
Sounds really interesting.
ReplyDeleteLenore- I do that with so many books, it's nuts!
ReplyDeleteShooting Stars Mag- I'll be watching for it!