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AMERICANIZED

Rebel Without a Green Card

by Sara Saedi

A hilarious, poignant and true story of one teen's experience growing up in America as an undocumented immigrant from the Middle East. At thirteen, bright-eyed, straight-A student Sara Saedi uncovered a terrible family secret: she was breaking the law simply by living in the United States. Fear of deportation kept Sara up at night, but it didn't keep her from being a teenager. She desperately wanted a green card, along with clear skin, her own car, and a boyfriend.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL


by Charles Dickens

A timeless holiday classic that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old miser who despises Christmas and all it represents. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come —who lead him on a profound journey through his life.
Filled with warmth, redemption, and the enduring spirit of generosity, the tale reminds readers that compassion and goodwill can transform even the coldest of hearts.

THREE HOLIDAYS AND

A WEDDING

by Uzma Jalaluddin
and Marissa Stapley

"Three Holidays and a Wedding" is a heartwarming romantic comedy. Set against the rare year when Christmas, Hanukkah, and Eid converge, Heartwarming romances that honor Muslim, Christian, and Jewish roots. Filled with cozy holiday charm, multifaith representation, and second chances, this rom-com delivers festive escapism with genuine emotional depth.

A DOG NAMED

CHRISTMAS

by Greg Kincaid

When Todd, a developmentally challenged young man hears that a local animal shelter is seeking temporary homes for its dogs during the holiday week. Animals are Todd's first love, and so his family takes in a very special dog. By the story's end, Todd, with the help of a dog named Christmas, has taught an entire community the transformative power of goodwill and shared love - a lesson for all seasons.

CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Short Stories for English Language Learners


by Agatha Christie

Hercules Poirot is invited to spend ‘a good old-fashioned Christmas in the English countryside’ for a discreet investigation into the theft of a priceless ruby stolen from a Far Eastern prince.


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Novels and Short Stories

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ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN NOVELS:
various genres that explore themes of authoritarianism, resistance, and individual freedom.

1984
by George Orwell

Brave New World
by Aldous Huxley

The Lost Cause
by Cory Doctorow

The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood

Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury

 

"There's a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can't take part! You can't even passively take part! And you've got to put your bodies upon the gears and upon the wheels, upon the levers, upon all the apparatus, and you've got to make it stop! And you've got to indicate to the people who run it, to the people who own it, that unless you're free, the machine will be prevented from working at all!"
-Mario Savio, U.C. Berkeley, 2 Dec. 1964

PREQUEL
American Fight Against Fascism
by Rachel Maddow

The Iron Heel
by Jack London

Night Soldiers
by Alan Furst

The Wave
by Todd Strasser

The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth

Animal Farm
by George Orwell

Little Brother
by Cory Doctorow

It Can't Happen Here
by Sinclair Lewis

Alone in Berlin
by Hans Fallada

White Rose
by Kip Wilson

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