Language: G (0 swears) Mature Content: G Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: MANY
Kareem is a 7th grader who is stuck between friends, countries, football, family, and right and wrong. Told in free verse, Kareem's story is based off the Muslim ban in 2017, that kept Muslims from seven different countries from entering the United States.
Kareem's story is deeply personal, while also reflecting the global scale. This story is a must read. The story is framed in a football metaphor. There are interesting football facts proceeding some of the poems and each poem is named for a football term. There is plenty for readers to relate to, from not fitting in, to being bullied, football, family, and even references to familiar novels. Once I started I could not put this down as it is high interest and an empathy builder, relatable and beautifully written. Kareem is Syrian American.
Michelle in the Middle
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