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Starred Review on October 1, 2021 | Elementary
Gr 1–3—A winning portrayal from a child's point of view of living through crisis. In this picture book autobiography, the young author features herself and her family in this tender and poignant recounting set in Syria during the war. With a scattering of Arabic words sprinkled throughout, Bana shares the story of her name and gives us a glimpse into life in a war-torn country. Bana is named after the bana tree her moth...Log In or Sign Up to Read More