Overview

Full Product Details

9780358665984

Table of Contents

Reviews

This warm middle-grade novel explores the lives of first-generation immigrants and the definition of what it really means to be an American. --Teen Vogue For or all the novel's sober themes, there's a lightness and brightness to the story borne out by the girls' spunky quest to win the [cooking] contest. --The New York Times Book Review Writing in alternating voices, the authors elegantly interweave issues of racism, financial insecurity, and mental illness into a familiar middle school narrative of identity formation....This tale of a diverse friendship tackles hard topics. --Kirkus A solid story of unexpected friends coming together to break bread. --School Library Journal Told in alternating voices, Faruqi and Shovan's nuanced tale about the thrill of budding friendship is relatable without sacrificing challenging topics. --Publishers Weekly Sara and Elizabeth's rocky relationship rings true to tween dynamics, and the writing maintains a hopeful tone as it confronts bigotry with modeled behavior....Short chapters, heavy dialogue and descriptive writing--particularly about food--should appeal to both younger and reluctant readers....This authentic cross-cultural novel offers tastes of identity, assimilation and allyship for fans of middle school friendship stories. --Shelf Awareness I would love to sit at a table with Sara and Elizabeth: two entirely believable characters and a lot of delicious food for thought. --LINDA SUE PARK, Newbery Medalist and author of the New York Times bestseller, A Long Walk to Water A Place at the Table is a sensitive and honest book about friendship, family, cultural and racial identity, and one of the most important things that brings us together as people--good food. Faruqi and Shovan skillfully handle these complex topics with nuance, humor, and a joyful culinary appreciation that will leave any reader inspired and hungry! --VEERA HIRANANDANI, author of The Night Diary, a Newbery Honor Book A feast of a novel, full of warmth and insight. Without minimizing the challenges faced by immigrants in our country, Faruqi and Shovan have written a charming, hopeful story about two girls from different cultures who find common ground in the kitchen. Readers will eagerly pull up a chair for this lovely tale of friendship, food, and family. --BARBARA DEE, author of Maybe He Just Likes You

This warm middle-grade novel explores the lives of first-generation immigrants and the definition of what it really means to be an American. --Teen Vogue For or all the novel's sober themes, there's a lightness and brightness to the story borne out by the girls' spunky quest to win the [cooking] contest. --The New York Times Book Review Writing in alternating voices, the authors elegantly interweave issues of racism, financial insecurity, and mental illness into a familiar middle school narrative of identity formation....This tale of a diverse friendship tackles hard topics. --Kirkus A solid story of unexpected friends coming together to break bread. --School Library Journal Told in alternating voices, Faruqi and Shovan's nuanced tale about the thrill of budding friendship is relatable without sacrificing challenging topics. --Publishers Weekly Sara and Elizabeth's rocky relationship rings true to tween dynamics, and the writing maintains a hopeful tone as it confronts bigotry with modeled behavior....Short chapters, heavy dialogue and descriptive writing--particularly about food--should appeal to both younger and reluctant readers....This authentic cross-cultural novel offers tastes of identity, assimilation and allyship for fans of middle school friendship stories. --Shelf Awareness I would love to sit at a table with Sara and Elizabeth: two entirely believable characters and a lot of delicious food for thought. --LINDA SUE PARK, Newbery Medalist and author of the New York Times bestseller, A Long Walk to Water A Place at the Table is a sensitive and honest book about friendship, family, cultural and racial identity, and one of the most important things that brings us together as people--good food. Faruqi and Shovan skillfully handle these complex topics with nuance, humor, and a joyful culinary appreciation that will leave any reader inspired and hungry! --VEERA HIRANANDANI, author of The Night Diary, a Newbery Honor Book A feast of a novel, full of warmth and insight. Without minimizing the challenges faced by immigrants in our country, Faruqi and Shovan have written a charming, hopeful story about two girls from different cultures who find common ground in the kitchen. Readers will eagerly pull up a chair for this lovely tale of friendship, food, and family. --BARBARA DEE, author of Maybe He Just Likes You--No Source

Author Information

Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American author, essayist, interfaith activist, and author of three middle-grade books as well as the Yasmin books, an early reader series about a Pakistani American girl. She lives with her husband and children in Houston, Texas, where she is editor in chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry, and prose. Laura Shovan is the author of The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary and Takedown. A Place at the Table is her third middle-grade book. She lives with her family in Maryland, where she is a longtime poet-in-the-schools for the Maryland State Arts Council.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available