Buy book the latte rebellion 2011 online now in epub. Her debut novel, the latte rebellion, was featured on. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson star book. A very easy read since its a childrensyoung adult book. The book the latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson tells the story of how a small idea brought to life by two high school girls turns into a social movement far beyond what asha and casey could have ever imagined. The latte on the cover made me long for a warm drink, and i was intrigued by the drawings on the napkin. Our society puts people into boxes based on parts of their identity that may or may not resemble the way that they identify themselves. The conflict among asha, her parents and eventually carey is one thats completely understandable. Thus the latte rebellion is bornlatte, a perfect blend of coffee and other, becomes shorthand for multiethnic people. If it was a cause that she really cared about, she should have started the rebellion just for that.
The book i read is called the latte rebellion by sarah stevenson. When high school senior asha jamison gets called a towel head at a pool party, the racist insult gives asha and her best friend carey a great moneymaking idea for a postgraduation trip. Kelsey at the book scout was part of my inspiration for the idea. This book is a good jumping point for discussion about race and what it really means. One night while studying and almost on a fluke, asha and carey decide to print tshirts to raise money so that they can take a trip after they graduate high school. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson flux, january 8, 2011 read for 2011 debut author challenge summary from goodreads. Her debut novel, the latte rebellion, was featured on national public radios tell me more program. The latte rebellion ebook by sarah jamila stevenson. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. 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. Shy asha jamison is snowed under with ap classes, collegeapplication essays and the skyhigh expectations of her indianamerican mom and mexicanirishamerican dad. The fact that we have our first mixed race president, but the narrative is that he is our first black president, highlights the point that ms. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson holed up.
The latte rebellion ebook por sarah jamila stevenson. Click to read more about the latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson. The latte rebellion 2011 by sarah jamila stevenson format. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson really struck a chord with me for a couple of reasons. 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. Carey, ashas driven fellow latte and best friend, insists that they launch the enterprise anonymously, and rightly so. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson novel novice. 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. I could truly see such a situation happening in the real world, and i have seen how quickly my students this past year got caught up in every passing cause du jour kony 2012, anyone. So explains asha, the main character in sarah jamila stevensons debut novel, the latte rebellion.
Latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson scholastic. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson is an offbeat contemporary coming of age novel that i found both engaging and conceptually noteworthy in plot, characterization, and theme. Asha jamison asha, carey, maria and miranda have been friends forever. Sarah jamila stevenson author of the latte rebellion. Website for the latte rebellion view the website share. Sarah jamila stevenson the latte rebellion started with just a title and a character. 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. Hoping to raise money for a postgraduation trip to london, asha jamison and her best friend carey decide to sell tshir. Sarah jamila stevenson, the latte rebellion mixed reader our. Lee the latte rebellion por sarah jamila stevenson disponible en rakuten kobo. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson overdrive.
This is a feature i started in which i interview yamg 2011 debut authors of color. Hoping to raise money for a trip to london, asha jamison and. 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. Read the latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson available from rakuten kobo. The passion for independence and the rebellion from the mockery that she often received. Sarah jamila stevenson, the latte rebellion the young adult novel is a perfect place to find relatable, accessible mixed race stories. For example, the latte is a mix of coffee, milk, sugar in a perfect measure so it created a very delicious beverage. The latte rebellion book ratings for content rated reads. Recently, i picked up a copy of the latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson february 14, 2011 at 4. From the beginning when asha and carey, two smart and academically driven seniors, decide to sell tshirts as a way to raise money for a much needed summer. The latte rebellion npr coverage of the latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson.
The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson 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. The movement, which started out as just a marketing plan for them to take a trip to london, turns into something asha truly. Sarah jamila stevenson writer, artist, and ippy awardwinning young adult author. In fact, more ya books are featuring mixed kids that ever before. Sarah jamila stevensons multiethnic tale about a girl reclaiming the uniqueness of her cultural identity is sure to resonate with readers of any background. I think that it was brilliant to come up with a story of a teenager forming a club for mixed ethnicity awareness though, and i could really feel how asha grew up and matured throughout the book. 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. Writer, artist, and ippy awardwinning young adult author. Download read the latte rebellion 2011 by sarah jamila.
Today im thrilled to present an interview with sarah jamila stevenson, the author of the latte rebellion. I found some parts of it enjoyable, but also had some issues with it. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sarah jamila stevenson books online. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson pdf free. Voila, the latte rebellion is born, a scheme to promote blended ethnicity like lattes, mixed people come in many hues and flavors by selling. The setting of the latte rebellion takes place mainly in a coffee shop or at one of the girls house or at school. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson posted march 11, 2011 by paperrdolls 0 comments synopsis.
That said, this is a book i would recommend to many of my students. I loved the spunkiness and drive of the main characters. I read the book in early december of 2018 and i rated it 2. Written by sarah jamila stevenson, this book is about a girls passion and rebellion. Sarah jamila stevenson, the latte rebellion mixed reader. The main characters of my book include asha, carrie, miranda, ashas parents, and leonard.
The latte rebellion, was published by flux books in january, 2011 and scholastic book clubs in fall of 2011. Sarah jamila stevenson modesto, ca is a writer, artist, graphic designer, and occasional world traveler. Sarah jamila stevenson writer, artist, and ippy award. The latte rebellion by sarah jamila stevenson, paperback.
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