 Since energetic Yasmin turned eight, she vowed, “to read one book everyday. Every single day, forever.” She’s already up to more than 400, thanks to Book Uncle’s street-corner lending library. His street sign invites “Books. Free. Give One. Take one. Read-read-read.” Book Uncle is a retired teacher who always has the “right book for the right person for the right day.” When an order from the mayor threatens to have the lending library shut down and a mayoral election is on the horizon, Yasmin convinces all her friends, family, and neighbors to write letters to the mayoral candidates. Her campaign succeeds in making the voices of her community heard and Book Uncle is allowed to re-open his library. This universal story about the power of reading and grassroots activism offers insights into Indian culture and daily life, including the istri lady, who irons for customers, and descriptions of tasty coconut puttu. Expressive pencil drawings are sprinkled throughout the text. mjw |
| Title: Book Uncle And Me Author: Uma Krishnaswami Illustrator: Julianna Swaney Publisher: Groundwood Books. House of Anansi Press. Toronto Copyright: 2016 Original Language: English Original Publisher: Scholastic India, Pvt. Ltd. Original Copyright: 2012 ISBN: 978-1-55498-808-2 Hardcover pages: 96 Age range: 7-10 Genre: Fiction Book setting: India Author’s ethnicity: Indian Author’s residence: Victoria, British Columbia Illustrator’s residence: Portland, Oregon Awards: Scholastic Asian Book Award Subjects: Books, Community activism Elections, Karate, Libraries, Mayors, People and places – Asia |
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