LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. Masterfully exposing the brutal realities of Islamophobia in Britain, Ayaan Mohamud’s YouThink You Know Me debut is a moving, stirring triumph that sees a quiet, hardworkingteenager journey through horrendous Islamophobic abuse to find a courageous voice and,in her words, “optimism and dreams and faith”. What were some of the key inspirations behind your story writing? Especially for the character of Hanan. Nadiya Hussain said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be one of the Ambassadors for The Reading Agency's World Book Night 2023 on Sunday 23 April, the nation's biggest celebration of books and reading, and the positive impact they have on our lives. To me personally, reading means so much: it allows me to transport into a world outside of my own. Through reading, I can carve out a physical time for myself to do something that I really enjoy. That is why I can't wait to take part in the Reading Hour, between 7-8pm on World Book Night - an opportunity to take some time out on your Sunday evening to escape into a book, talk about a book, or even listen to an audiobook! The Reading Agency has put together a wonderful booklist of reading recommendations, in case you need any inspiration. From the list, the books I particularly love are: You Think You Know Me by Ayaan Mohamud, Maybe I Don't Belong Here by David Harewood, This Way Out by Tufayel Ahmed, Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle. I wish everyone a brilliant World Book Night and let's get reading!"

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PDF / EPUB File Name: You_Think_You_Know_Me_-_Ayaan_Mohamud.pdf, You_Think_You_Know_Me_-_Ayaan_Mohamud.epub Abooto and Hooyo (Hanan’s grandmother and mother) also stand out as especially brilliant characters. They have suffered horrendous trauma (as have Hanan and her siblings) but they still find good in the world and pass on positivity to their family. Abooto had some very funny moments too, and I was thrilled to see elements of my own Nan in her. I learnt a lot about both Islam and Somali culture from the Ali family - and this novel in general - and I hope that recommending this book to others will help them do the same.The two of us went our separate ways after that. Me, to Grafton Grammar, and Hussein, to Northwell High. We became different people with different dreams, but we were always still two halves of the same whole – Hanan and Hussein. Thankfully, that’s never changed; we’re both still there for each other when it matters. Oh my God, Nasra! We’re not identical. I let my head drop into my hands. This is why you shouldn’t have dropped biology. Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments

You Think You Know Me by Ayaan Mohamud Book Review: You Think You Know Me by Ayaan Mohamud

Please, I’m not that clueless. She smiles widely at me. It’s just hilarious seeing you get so worked up. The novel also touches the multicultural side. Hanan is actually from Mogadishu, Somalia. So you’ll see Somalian culture and phrases a lot. I haven’t read and heard much about Somalia apart from CNN and BBC headlines. But it was great to read the Somalian language and family dynamics. I’m so glad to have read this. I made it my mission long time ago to mainly read diverse books but honestly I don’t see enough Muslim centred books. It was amazing to learn so much. What a beautiful religion. Learning about the Somali culture though light touch was appreciated as well. The awful things she goes through really stung. Just a small representation of what Muslims go through everyday. And constantly endure. Isha nods, appeased. I’m glad you understand the severity of the situation. She scoffs. I know Nasra definitely wouldn’t.Over time, I came to learn that there was no level playing field at Grafton grammar for me. I might not have been the girl fresh off the boat, but I was the girl who looked like no one else there. For so long Hanan has relied on staying quiet - but then her friend is murdered and not just one, but the entire Muslim community is 'obviously' to blame.

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Her publisher, from Usborne Publishing, gave a very moving speech during the reception. She read the prototype, “I physically could not put it down.” Usborne is a top children’s book publishing company and receives loads of books to review and decide whether or not to publish. Lindquist said that Usborne decided to publish You Think You Know Me because of Ayaan’s outstanding writing, as well as the compelling message the book represents. Fritha said when they asked themselves what messages they want future generations to be reading, Ayaan’s novel became a no-brainer. You Think You Know Me would appeal to fans of The Hate You Give and This Book Kills. A large-scale marketing campaign is being planned and the book is part of the 2023 World Book Night collection. In the book, I mention this very well-known ayah that says, ‘Verily, with hardship comes ease.’ Every Muslim will tell you about it, but I genuinely think it’s true and with all that Hanan goes through, her story doesn’t end on a bad note. I think if you give life long enough, you will get there insha Allah . It may take some time, but you will get there insha Allah .But isn’t that a disservice to our diversity? If we try to make everyone the same, are we saying there’s no room for any difference in the world? And if we continue to fear the things we don’t understand, can there ever be space for growth and humanity?” Here is what I am hoping the next generation of Somali children will hear and internalise: that we are many things, that we come from a beautiful but struggling homeland, that we are descendants of poets and nomads – but most importantly, that we can be anything we want to be. You Think You Know Me by Ayaan Mohamud is the story of Hanan. Hanan is Muslim. Hanan has been the unfortunate recipient of racist bullying since she started at her school. A recent tragedy, one that directly affects the school, vamps up racism towards Hanan and other Muslims. Hanan has always been told ‘silence is gold’ but she starts to question this when things become life threatening.