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Book Synopsis: Kanzi, the immigrant girl of Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan’s bestselling picture book The Arabic Quilt, has come to feel welcome in her American school—that is, until an entire shelf of books about immigrant kids and kids of color suddenly disappears from the school library.
Upon learning that the books with kids who look like her have been banned by her school district, Kanzi descends into fear and helplessness. But her classmates support her, and together—with their teacher’s help—they hatch a plan to hold a bake sale and use the proceeds to buy diverse books to donate to libraries. The event is a big success; the entire school participates, and the local TV station covers it in the evening news.
Prodded by her classmates to read the poem she has written, Kanzi starts softly but finds her voice. “You have banned important books, but you can’t ban my words,” she reads. “Books are for everyone.” The crowd chants, “No banned books! No banned books!” and the next week, the ban is reversed.
Aya Khalil appends a note about how The Arabic Quilt was briefly banned from the York, Pennsylvania school system, and the backmatter also includes a recipe for baklawa, the Egyptian pastry that Kanzi prepares for the bake sale. color throughout Read more
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Experience a powerful story about the resilience and determination of a young girl in The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale. Join Kanzi, the protagonist of this bestselling picture book, as she faces the injustice of having books about immigrant kids and kids of color banned from her school library. With the support of her classmates and their teacher, Kanzi takes matters into her own hands and organizes a bake sale to fund the purchase of diverse books for libraries.
Witness the heartwarming journey of empowerment as Kanzi and her friends prove that voices cannot be silenced. The success of their event spreads like wildfire, capturing the attention of the local TV station and inspiring an entire community to stand up against book censorship. Through her poignant poem, Kanzi declares, "You have banned important books, but you can't ban my words. Books are for everyone."
Experience the power of inclusivity and the joy of fighting for what's right. Delve into the thought-provoking pages of The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale and be moved by the strength of a young girl who refuses to be silenced. Uncover the recipe for baklawa, the traditional Egyptian pastry that Kanzi prepares for the bake sale, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of her heritage.
Join us in celebrating the importance of diverse voices and the impact they have on our society. Take action today and bring the powerful message of The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale into your home, classroom, or library. Together, let's support the freedom to read and the right to access literature that reflects the rich tapestry of our world. Get your copy now!
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