Nona & Me
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
Published: 2021
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"Nona & Me" by Tamala Shelton is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of friendship, family, and identity through the relationship between a young girl and her beloved grandmother. Set against the backdrop of a diverse neighborhood, the narrative delves into themes of cultural heritage, the struggles of aging, and the impact of generational differences. As the protagonist navigates her own challenges, she learns valuable lessons about love, resilience, and the importance of understanding one's roots. The story beautifully captures the nuances of intergenerational connections and the way they shape our lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Bolinda Publishing .
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Inky Award
The Inky Awards are prestigious Australian literary awards that celebrate outstanding contributions to young adult literature. Established in 2010, the awards are unique in that they involve young readers directly in the nomination and voting processes, empowering them to have a voice in recognizing exceptional books that resonate with their age group. The Inky Awards focus specifically on young adult literature, engaging readers aged 12 to 20. The awards aim to highlight books that are particularly appealing and relevant to this demographic. There are two main categories for the awards: The Gold Inky Award: This award is given for the best Australian young adult book., The Silver Inky Award: This award is for the best international young adult book. Books are nominated for the Inky Awards based on their publication date within the eligibility year. The nominations are typically sourced from a combination of recommendations by young readers and suggestions from library staff and educators. After the shortlist is announced, young readers are invited to read the nominated books and cast their votes for their favourites.