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Hope Nation

 

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1.     1.        Bibliography

 

Brock, Rose. 2018. HOPE NATATION: YA AUTHORS SHARE PERSONAL MOMENTS OF
              INSPIRTATION. New York, NY: Philomel Books. ISBN 978-1-5247-4167-9

2.       Plot Summary

There are moments we all have where we struggle to understand the world and might even feel hopeless for ourselves or the future. Teens of today take on a lot of feelings and might find it difficult to carry on in our current society. Words of encouragement are powerful in dark times.

 

Bringing together some of the most influential young adult authors, this book is a collection of essays and original stories that offer moments of light in the darkness and show that hope is a decision we all can make.

 

Readers can enjoy excerpts from their favorite author’s, jump around to different stories, or read a section when feeling unmotivated.

 

3.       Critical Analysis

Twenty-four top young authors come together to share personal essays about hope. The collection shares points of view from people of different backgrounds and diverse identities. Even though the stories are not all the same, the message is still about what hope means, and how to be more hopeful for a brighter future/life.  Although the author’s are all sharing messages of hope, the stories differ vastly.

 

Aisha Saeed describes being a Muslim in a post 9/11 world, being told by friends, “I don’t blame you,” brings forth the reality many have faced. Belief that because you are the same religion or from the same background means you would condone or believe terrorist attacks are justified. Many children/teens in America feel the impact of racism because of the actions of terrorist groups, despite having not even been alive during 9/11 or having ever lived in the middle east. Assumptions based on religion and skin tone are a common, unhealthy, and frustrating part of world. Stories like Saeed’s can show teens they are not alone.

 

Nic Stone talks about being black in American. The books she writes (like DEAR MARTIN), appeal to the black youth of the American nation. Frustration of being inferior, unworthy, and attacked by racial groups are the reality of the young black Americans.

 

Many share stories of their struggle with the 2016 election and what the election of Donald Trump meant for many different racial groups and minorities.

 

Others discuss struggles with appearance, family, acceptance, and depression. Anyone can find at least one story they can relate to in this collection.

 

4.       Awards/ Reviews
★ "This amazing outpouring of strength and honesty offers inspirational personal accounts for every reader who wonders what to do when everything seems impossible." --Booklist, starred review

"An important and inspiring read for thoughtful teens."--School Library Journal

"A salve when days are bleak."--Kirkus Reviews

"A must-read resource for English teachers, social studies teachers, and counselors....Each essay presents hope as the platform for positive action and growth....a strong addition to both YA and adult nonfiction collections." –VOYA

5.       Connections

 

For students that like to read collections of essays or words from different points of  view.

Students who like smaller sections or “quick reads” might enjoy this book.

                                                                                                                        

This book many encourage students to read more from these authors that include:

Atia Abawi, Renee Ahdieh, Libba Bray, Howard Bryant, Ally Carter, Ally Condie, James Dashner, Christina Diaz Gonzales, Gayle Forman, Romina Garber, I. W. Gregario, Kate Hart, Bendan Kiely, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Julie Murphy, Jason Reynolds, Aisha Saeed, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Jeff Zentner, and Nicola Yoon.

 

 

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