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Every book Emily Akerson recommended on podcasts
Emily Akerson appeared on The Book Review to discuss literature addressing immigration, history, and family reading. Akerson recommended Jacqueline Kelly's middle-grade novel, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, which she was reading alongside her daughter. Transitioning to nonfiction and contemporary social issues, Akerson shared that she was reading Karla Cornejo Villavicencio's The Undocumented Americans, introducing it as a fascinating and compelling work. Continuing the theme of immigration literature, Akerson referenced Laila Lalami's recently published book, Conditional Citizens, as a notable contribution to the discourse surrounding identity and belonging in America. She also mentioned Jose Antonio Vargas's memoir, Dear America, as another essential personal account written by an undocumented author. Through her selections and commentary, Akerson underscored the importance of diverse perspectives in contemporary literature, spanning middle-grade fiction, personal memoirs, and vital social commentary.
Books recommended by Emily Akerson
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The evolution of Calpurnia Tate
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly is a charming middle-grade historical novel following a young girl growing up in Texas at the turn of the twentieth century as she develops a passion for science and nature.
Recommended“it's called the evolution of caleria Tate by jacn Kelly”
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The Undocumented Americans
The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is a powerful and deeply personal work of nonfiction that explores the lives of undocumented immigrants in the United States.
Recommended“I'm reading a really interesting book the book is undocumented Americans by Carla corneo via venio”
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Conditional Citizens
Discussed“There have been books by immigrants like Leila Lamy I was thinking about her book she just published a book conditional citizen”
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Dear America
Discussed“the only other one I can think of is Dear America by Jose Antonio Vargas”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| The Past, Present and Future of Jews in America | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 1 |
| The Birth of the Animal Rights Movement | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 3 |