Out of Line: Growing Up Soviet
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 128
Published: 2007
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"Out of Line: Growing Up Soviet" by Tina Grimberg is a poignant memoir that recounts the author’s childhood in the Soviet Union during the late 1970s and 1980s. Through vivid memories, Grimberg captures the complexities of life within a regime marked by oppression and conformity. She reflects on her experiences as a Jewish girl in a society where dissent was met with suspicion, highlighting her journey of self-discovery and resilience. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence, family dynamics, and a yearning for freedom, Grimberg's story unveils the profound impact of cultural identity and the struggle for individuality within a restrictive environment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Tundra Books .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Indiefab Award - Nonfiction - YA
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - YA category by the Indiefab Award.
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Older Readers
This book was recognised in the Older Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.
Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Nonfiction - YA
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - YA category by the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.