Isbn: 9780063248359 - an impossible thing to say: a persian american teen in tucson turns to rap and rhyme to find his voice amid first love, family secrets, and post-9/11 fear (14 Ergebnisse)

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. The Poet X meets A Very Large Expanse of Sea in a bold novel-in-verse starring a Persian American teen navigating his first crush, his family?s post-9/11 dynamics, and the role of language in defining who we are.?A dazzling story with a whole lot of heart. Read it.? ?Michael L. Printz Award winner Daniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad Is Untrue Omid needs the right words to connect with his newly met grandfather and distant Iranian heritage, words to tell a special girl what she means to him and to show everyone that he truly belongs in Tucson, Arizona, the only home he?s ever known. Neither the school play?s Shakespearean English nor his parents? Farsi seems up to the task, and it?s only when Omid delves into the rhymes and rhythms of rap music that he starts to find his voice. But even as he does so, an act of terrorism transforms familiar accents into new threats.Then a family member disappears, and it seems everyone but Omid knows why. When words fail altogether and violence takes their place, what will Omid do next? Praise for An Impossible Thing to Say:?Funny on one page, poignant on the next, and often both at the same time, this beautiful tale of a tender, bewildered, and generous teen will find its way into readers? hearts.? ?#1 New York Times bestselling writer and Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park, author of A Long Walk to Water?An Impossible Thing to Say is tender, honest, and unforgettable, filled with characters that delight, verses that shine, and moments that took my breath away. Few books have ever made me feel so seen.? ?Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay?Arya Shahi just blew the door down on how we are allowed to tell our stories. Words are clearly his jam.? ?Firoozeh Dumas, New York Times bestselling author of Funny in Farsi and It Ain't So Awful, Falafel.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges Hardcover.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Condition Notes: New from the publisher.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 410 pages. 8.50x5.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 410 pages. 8.50x5.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Poet X meets A Very Large Expanse of Sea in a bold novel-in-verse starring a Persian American teen navigating his first crush, his family's post-9/11 dynamics, and the role of language in defining who we are."A dazzling story with a whole lot of heart. Read it." Michael L. Printz Award winner Daniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad Is Untrue Omid needs the right words to connect with his newly met grandfather and distant Iranian heritage, words to tell a special girl what she means to him and to show everyone that he truly belongs in Tucson, Arizona, the only home he's ever known. Neither the school play's Shakespearean English nor his parents' Farsi seems up to the task, and it's only when Omid delves into the rhymes and rhythms of rap music that he starts to find his voice. But even as he does so, an act of terrorism transforms familiar accents into new threats.Then a family member disappears, and it seems everyone but Omid knows why. When words fail altogether and violence takes their place, what will Omid do next Praise for An Impossible Thing to Say:- "Funny on one page, poignant on the next, this beautiful tale of a tender, bewildered, and generous teen will find its way into readers' hearts." #1 New York Times bestselling writer and Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park, author of A Long Walk to Water- "Tender, honest, and unforgettable, filled with characters that delight, verses that shine. Few books have ever made me feel so seen." Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay- "Sensitively felt, beautifully rendered, and expertly crafted, like a pocket universe where every first-generation American kid gets to feel seen. On my shortlist of books I feel grateful to have read." Alexene Farol Follmuth, bestselling author of Twelfth Knight- "Arya Shahi just blew the door down on how we are allowed to tell our stories." Firoozeh Dumas, New York Times bestselling author of Funny in Farsi and It Ain't So Awful, Falafel. …