The latte rebellion is a wonderful, conceptual story from a new author. Tshirts promoting the latte rebellion, a club that raises awareness of mixedrace students. Writer, artist, and ippy awardwinning young adult author. Seventeenyearold asha jamison is tired of answering this question. Underneath by sarah jamila stevenson, paperback barnes. Ambitious in scope and exacting in its language, rebellion becomes a grand exploration of fate and circumstance. Download or read the latte rebellion 2011 in pdf, epub formats. Friends of the modesto library supporting the public. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson overdrive. The book i read is called the latte rebellion by sarah stevenson. At once a rebel and an ordinary teen just trying to get through high school with her dignity and her friendships intact, asha is a fresh voice in young adolescent literature. Ya readers who are hungering for books with a diverse cast of characters.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Stevenson is an artist, freelance journalist, graphic designer, and writer. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson goodreads. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson has been on my tbr for.
The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It provides a blog engine and a framework for web application development. A sweeping debut that crosses continents and generations, rebellion tells the story of addie, louisa, hazel, and juanlan. As you probably know by now, i really welcome books that delve into complex contemporary themes and i think that the latte rebellion raises interesting questions about the racial landscape in america and about multiculturalism and in spite the misgivings above it is a solid debut by sarah jamila stevenson. The phrase latte rebellion was rattling around in my head and i began to speculate on what that might be, and at the same time the character of asha.
Sarah jamila stevenson is a writer, artist, graphic designer, and occasional world traveller. Sarah jamila stevenson writer, artist, and ippy awardwinning young adult author. The phrase latte rebellion was rattling around in my head and i began to speculate onmore the latte rebellion started with just a title and a character. While skims confrontation experience is passive, asha of sarah jamila stevensons the latte rebellion opens her story with a more troubling experience.
One of the popular novel series written by author d. Sarah jamila stevenson author of the latte rebellion. But seemingly overnight, their cause goes viral and the tshirts become a. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson is the latest. The main character, asha, is referred to as a towel head.
I found some parts of it enjoyable, but also had some issues with it. Stevenson became a published novelist in 1923 with the novel peter west. Shy asha jamison is snowed under with ap classes, collegeapplication essays and the skyhigh expectations of her indianamerican mom and mexicanirishamerican dad. Theyll sell tshirts promoting the latte rebellion, a club that raises. The movement, which started out as just a marketing plan for them to take a trip to london.
The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson librarything. This book not only features several dynamic female characters of color. For tell me mores summer blend book club, we offer readers a look at sarah jamila stevensons novel the latte rebellion. How one german raider terrorized the allies in the most epic voyage of wwi, by richard guilliatt why evolution is true, by jerry a coyne catching fire, by suzanne collins mystery of the cape cod players, by phoebe atwood taylor. The jeering male voice came from somewhere behind me, waking me up from a heatstrokeinduced doze. The latte rebellion, by sarah jamila stevenson over the winedark sea, by h n turteltaub the wolf. Its been a while since ive read this one, but from what i remember, the point of this wasnt falling in love. Hoping to raise money for a trip to london, asha jamison and. Download read the latte rebellion 2011 by sarah jamila. Molly patterson is a writer of the first order, and her debut novel is a revelatory, immersive miracle. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson jan 8, 2011 latte daze.
The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson release date. The well of prayers by anne boles levy the followup to the temple of doubt, by the author who jonathan maberry called a powerful new voice in teen fantasy. Sarah jamila stevenson writer, artist, and ippy award. I confess that i didnt notice the art in the foam on. Her debut novel, the latte rebellion, was featured on national public radios tell me more program. Her debut novel, the latte rebellion, was featured on national public radios tell me more programme. Latte meaning and origin of the name latte nameaning. This is a feature i started in which i interview yamg 2011 debut authors of color.
So i felt pretty strongly about working that into my book somewhere. Sarah jamila stevenson modesto, ca is a writer, artist, graphic designer, and occasional world traveler. The setting of the latte rebellion takes place mainly in a coffee shop or at one of the girls house or at school. This post is the second of a new series, highlighting talented artists whose work i admire. Author stevenson always hoped that her books served as lighthouses for the readers. Sarah jamila stevenson is the author of the latte rebellion, underneath, and the forthcoming june novel the truth against the world. After another name calling incident, asha and her friends create a little club, using alter egos, to raise awareness about mixed race students and raise money.
Favorite poems of childhood by robert louis stevenson christina rossetti eugene field sarah josepha hale lewis carroll edward lear emily dickinson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I also write short stories for ya and adult audiences, articles for web and print, and i do a. I read the book in early december of 2018 and i rated it 2. Sarah jamila stevenson writer, artist, and ippy awardwinning. What they didnt have they were willing to order, she said. Read the latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson available from rakuten kobo. The latte rebellion sarah jamila stevenson bookgazing. January 8th, 2011 hoping to raise money for a postgraduation trip to london, asha jamison and her best friend carey decide to sell tshirts promoting the latte rebellion, a club that raises awareness of mixedrace students. Today im thrilled to present an interview with sarah jamila stevenson, the author of the latte rebellion. Click to read more about the latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson. Latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson, 9780738722788, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The latte rebellion deals with some sophisticated themes, including racism, bullying and complex adult choices. Her final novel prior to her death was the house of the deer, but in 2011, two new unpublished novels finally saw publication. The latte rebellion sarah jamila stevenson 0738722782 9780738722788 our philosophy is simple.
In latte rebellion, author sarah jamila stevenson explores the complexities of wanting to belong through a girl who is halfindian, a quarter mexican, and a quarter irish pg. The latte on the cover made me long for a warm drink, and i was intrigued by the drawings on the napkin. Hoping to raise money for a postgraduation trip to london, asha jamison and her best friend carey decide to sell tshirts promoting the latte rebellion, a club that raises awareness of mixedrace students. So, with that and in no particular order, 10 books with girls and nolittle romance. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sara stevenson books online.
This series is comprised of 4 books in total, which were released between the years 1934 and 1946. This was one of those books that i just grabbed off the shelf because i thought that the c. Being a mixedrace person, she constantly feels that both she and others like her have to pick sides in order to fit in. The friends of the modesto library, along with the stanislaus county library and author sarah jamila stevenson, present the official launch of stevensons young adult novel, the latte rebellion, on saturday feb. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson february 14, 2011 at 4. Sarah jamila stevenson is a writer, artist, graphic designer, introvert, closet geek, enthusiastic eater, struggling blogger, lapsed piano player, householdchoreignorer and occasional world traveler. Hoping to raise money for a postgraduation trip to london, asha jamison and her best friend carey decide to sell tshir. Sarah jamila stevensons multiethnic tale about a girl reclaiming the uniqueness of her cultural identity is sure to resonate with readers of any background.
Roger had probably just been trying to make a stupid joke, but i didnt like his tone. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson what are you. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson, paperback. The kindle edition of the latte rebellion was gifted to me by the author, sarah jamila stevenson. Kelsey at the book scout was part of my inspiration for the idea. The latte rebellion book hillsborough county public.
The main characters of my book include asha, carrie, miranda, ashas parents, and leonard. When high school senior asha jamison is called a towel head at a pool party, she and her best friend carey start a club to raise awareness of mixedrace students that soon sweeps the country, but the hubbub puts her ivy league dreams, friendship, and beliefs to the test. This is a recurring column im calling 7 things ive learned so far, where writers this installment written by sarah jamila stevenson, author of the latte rebellion at any stage of their career can talk about writing advice and instruction as well as how they possibly got their book agent by sharing seven things theyve learned along their writing journey that they wish they. See more ideas about books, books to read and novels. Digs from classmates at her mixedrace status dont help, but they give asha an idea. The well of prayers book by anne boles levy official. My first novel, the latte rebellion, was published by flux books in january, 2011 and scholastic book clubs in fall of 2011. Stevensons debut novel explores the complexities of mixed ethnicity, advocacy versus selfinterest, and finding ones voice.
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