NOWHERE BOY: Giveaway Winners
22 individual books were given away to educators, school librarians, public librarians, and amazing literacy folks. With our thanks to Roaring Brook Press!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Nowhere Boy
By Katherine Marsh
Published by Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-13: 9781250307576
Age Range: 10 – 14 Years
ALA Notable Book
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books
NYTBR Notable Children’s Books
Four Starred Reviews
A timely, poignant tale of family, sacrifice and the friendship between a young Syrian refugee and an American boy living in Brussels.
Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stuck in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belgium, Ahmed fled a life of uncertainty and suffering in Aleppo, Syria, only to lose his father on the perilous journey to the shores of Europe. Now Ahmed’s struggling to get by on his own, but with no one left to trust and nowhere to go, he’s starting to lose hope.
Then he meets Max, a thirteen-year-old American boy from Washington, D.C. Lonely and homesick, Max is struggling at his new school and just can’t seem to do anything right. But with one startling discovery, Max and Ahmed’s lives collide and a friendship begins to grow. Together, Max and Ahmed will defy the odds, learning from each other what it means to be brave and how hope can change your destiny.
Set against the backdrop of the Syrian refugee crisis, award-winning author of Jepp, Who Defied the Stars Katherine Marsh delivers a gripping, heartwarming story of resilience, friendship and everyday heroes.
ABOUT THE READER & EDUCATOR GUIDE
Are you looking for a school-wide read? A book to build a culture of welcoming and belonging for immigrant and refugee families? A discussion to inspire global empathy and action? Louise El Yaafouri of Refugee Classroom, I’m Your Neighbor Books, and Curious City collaborated on an extensive guide for readers and educators to help you teach and share this crucial new middle grade novel.
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Nowhere Boy: Reader & Educator Guide
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THE GIVEAWAY WINNERS
| Bay Shore Middle School | Bay Shore | NY |
| Berkeley Public Schools | Berkeley | CA |
| Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library | GA | |
| Campbell Memorial High School | Campbell | OH |
| Charles County Public Schools | La Plata | MD |
| Dobbs Elementary | Kansas City | MO |
| Dr. Ronald E. McNair Junior High School | Pearland | TX |
| Ephrata Public Library | Ephrata | PA |
| Henderson High School | West Chester | PA |
| Hunter’s Creek Middle School | Orlando | FL |
| James Island Library | Charleston | SC |
| Kaubisch Memorial Public Library | Fostoria | OH |
| Kingston Middle School | Kingston | WA |
| Math and Science Leadership Academy | Denver | CO |
| Mercer County Public Library | Harrodsburg | KY |
| Middlebury Elementary School | Middlebury | CT |
| NorthWood High School | Nappanee | IN |
| Stem Academy | Lowell | MA |
| Teaneck Public Library | Teaneck | NJ |
| Wasmer Elementary | Grand Island | NE |
| Wildwood Middle School | Shenandoah Junction | WV |
| Vancouver School Board | Vancouver | CA |
Thank you so much! This book sounds amazing!
Thank you for such a great giveaway! Congrats on this book!
It is an incredible read from Katherine Marsh. Hope you get to read it!
It is kind of you to give away copies for free. Thank you for the opportunity!
The publishers are so kind to US and we are honored to pass the books onto the people that need them most!
Kirsten, I just received Nowhere Boy from Curious City. Thank you so much! I can’t wait for my patrons to read it. I love the resources that Curious City provides and the book giveaways are an added bonus. Thank you!