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My Real Name is Hanna

Tara Lynn Masih

Mandel Vilar Press

September 2018

Historical Fiction / Adventure

Middle Grade / YA / Adult

A coming-of-age story inspired by a real family who sought refuge in the gypsum caves of Ukraine during the Holocaust.

" The story . . . is told effectively and movingly. . . . This is a well-written and highly recommended selection.”

~Jewish Book Council

2018 Skipping Stones Honor Award Book

Goodreads Ultimate YA Fall Reading List selection

ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF MY REAL NAME IS HANNA BY TARA LYNN MASIH

Dear Reader,

People often ask me, what made you write this novel?—surprised that I would take on the subject of the Holocaust. Toni Morrison said, “If there’s a book you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” MY REAL NAME IS HANNA is a book I want to read, a book I would want my children, and other children, to read. The topic is difficult. But given the times we’re in, the novel’s history and what it can teach the next generation is imperative. And I’ve been told by their parents that it’s inspiring and offers hope.

So my hope is that you will take a chance on HANNA, and by doing so, honor those who lost their lives by reading their stories, and honor those who survived and those who risked their lives to help others live. Story, after all, binds us together.

Tara Lynn Masih

Themes : Holocaust, Ukraine, Jewish themes, war, survival, cave life

Author Food Pairing : Enjoy these regional foods with your book club as you discuss MY REAL NAME IS HANNA:



What If It's Us

Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera

Balzer+Bray and HarperTEEN

October 2018

Fiction

Young Adult / 13 and up

Two boys meet-cute in a New York City post office, get separated and figure out how to get back to each other.

"Part feel-good, part star-crossed, this seamless blend of the authors’ styles will appeal to fans old and new alike.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

Goodreads Best Book of the Month selection, October 2018

ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF A COPY OF WHAT IF IT'S US BY BECKY ALBERTALLI & ADAM SILVERA

Authors' Food Pairing : "We recommend a Puerto Rican feast, similar to the one Ben’s family cooks Arthur’s family for dinner one night. 

"To drink, Coquitos (made non-alcoholic for teens). Coquito means 'Little Coconut' in Spanish, and it’s a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico and is similar to eggnog. The mixed drink is made with Puerto Rican rum, coconut milk, coconut cream, and sweetened condensed milk. Other spices and flavoring can be added, such as vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves.

"To eat: pernil , which is slow-roasted marinated pork leg or pork shoulder, with pineapple sauce, arroz amarillo (yellow rice), pink beans, and salad."