VIRTUAL Author Visit: Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan

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  • Nov 23, 2020

Virtual Author Visit with Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan

This program is now finished, but you may view it here.

Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan, co-authors of the middle-grade book A Place at the Table, join moderator Hawo Abdille (Lewiston Public Schools) for a discussion about writing, immigration, the first generation experience, being allies to friends from other cultures…and robots! This program is recommended for middle graders and their families, but all are welcome to watch and enjoy.

Additional resources for this book and author visit can be found on the authors’ websites and the links below:

Printable recipe cards 
Conversation Starters
Educator Guide
About the book: A Place at the Table is a timely, accessible, and beautifully written story exploring themes of food, friendship, family and what it means to belong, featuring sixth graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a white, Jewish girl taking a South Asian cooking class taught by Sara’s mom. Through the backdrop of delicious food, the book gently addresses racism, immigration, and what it means to be a friend.