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The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
When you read a story that’s both beautiful and brave, you feel compelled to share it with the world , and that’s exactly what I’m doing...

Monika Satote
Jun 202 min read
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Are you enjoying by Meera Sethi : A collection of short stories set in Pakistan
"Are You Enjoying?" by Mira Sethi comprises seven stories set in Pakistan. In this book, Sethi bestowed the idea of contemporary...

Monika Satote
Dec 25, 20212 min read
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What We Carry by Maya Shanbhag Lang : A Must Read Memoir
I have seen my mother being perfect, always there for us when needed. I had very little chance to spend time with her as a kid and...

Monika Satote
Dec 19, 20213 min read
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New YA Book Alert : Not Here To Be Liked By Michelle Quach
Asian Immigration Representation, Challenged Sexism & Stereotypes, Family Dynamics, Enemies to Lovers trope, Feminism, Self-aware...

Monika Satote
Sep 16, 20212 min read
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What Would The Aunties Say by Anchal Seda : A Fun Guide for Brown Girls
What is the most unsolicited advice you have received from those nosy neighbors, aunties and relatives? And, I would also love to know...

Monika Satote
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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Queer Literature: The Henna Wars By Adiba Jaigirdar : South Asian Representation
Nishat sees one of her family friends' daughters, Sunny getting engaged and how happy everyone around is, especially her parents. They...

Monika Satote
Aug 28, 20212 min read
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A Different Pond represents Vietnamese Refugees & Immigrants
Written by Bao Phi and illustrated by Thi Bui A different pond is a story of a Vietnamese family living in America. It is about Bao and...

Monika Satote
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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Other Words For Home by Jasmine Warga is an Important Book on the Lives of Refugees and Immigrants
"Other words for Home" started for me as a book set in Syria. I thought I knew what I was getting into i.e. living in a country where the...

Monika Satote
Aug 22, 20212 min read
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Purple Lotus by Veena Rao : Book Review
Rao’s debut novel Purple Lotus explores the various dimensions of a woman’s life, human behaviour, societal norms and the consequences of...
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Aug 11, 20202 min read
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The American Dream by Rajeshwari Nukala : Book Review
Living in a different country can be tough. Of course! You are away from your loved ones, your culture, and maybe from everything that...
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Aug 2, 20202 min read
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