The Good Braider
2012 novel by Terry Farish
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The Good Braider is a young adult novel in verse by Terry Farish, published May 1, 2012 by Marshall Cavendish.
AuthorTerry Farish
LanguageEnglish
GenreYoung adult, Historical fiction, Poetry
PublisherMarshall Cavendish
Cover of The Good Braider | |
| Author | Terry Farish |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult, Historical fiction, Poetry |
| Publisher | Marshall Cavendish |
Publication date | May 1st 2012 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-76-146267-5 |
Reception
The Good Braider received starred reviews from School Library Journal[1] and Booklist,[2] as well as positive reviews from Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books[3] and Kirkus.[4] The American Immigration Council called the book "bold and brave."
The book has been discussed in academic journals, including Journal of Children's Literature,[5][6] NCTE's Talking Points,[7] Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy,[8] The ESSE Messenger,[9] and English Journal.[10]
Bank Street College of Education named The Good Braider one of the best children's books of 2013.[11]
| Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lupine Award Juvenile/Young Adult | Winner | [12] |
| 2013 | ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults | Selection | [13] |
| 2013 | Boston Authors Club Young Reader Award | Winner | [14] |
| 2013–2014 | Georgia Peach Book Award | Finalist | [15] |
| 2014 | ALA Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learner | Selection | [16] |
| 2014 | Texas Library Association TAYSHAS Reading List | Selection | [17] |
| 2017 | YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults | Top 10 | [18] |
| Indiana Eliot Rosewater High School Book Award | Winner | [19] | |
| Goodreads Best Multicultural Young Adult Book | [19] |
