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"Taneesha Never
Disparaging is a joy to read. M. LaVora Perry addresses the issues
many kids face today--overworked parents, bullying, and social
awkwardness--with a fresh and positive perspective. Don't miss this
beautifully and skillfully written novel."
-David Richardson, Book Review Columnist for Reading Today, a
publication of the International Reading Association
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Simply
superb. Perry has given us a snappy, funny text and a story that includes
diverse characters, friendship between children across ethnicities,
diverse body types and children with disabilities... a true to life
depiction of growing up. A must-read.
-Teaching for Change, Read the full review here.
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The
example of coping with violence... would serve as a point of discussion
for most middle school classes.
-Multicultural
Review. Read the full review here.
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"Instantly, she's hilarious! She's imaginative! She's stubborn! She's Taneesha Bey-Ross with a determination to do fifth-grade life her way...Taneesha Never Disparaging gets my vote!"
-Swaggie Coleman for
The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Read the full 5-star review on Amazon.com
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"I love Taneesha’s struggles. Her problems grow bigger and bigger until they’re ready to burst. The author does a great job of moving the story forward toward its inevitable ending. The characters interact well, and readers will feel Taneesha’s very real frustration when her parents won’t listen to what she’s trying to say or when her friend doesn’t seem to know what’s wrong... this is a book that will resonate with its target audience....The cover art, by honor winning Floyd Cooper, is worth mentioning, as the characters are ready to jump off the cover and tell their own stories."
-Julie
M. Prince, Reviewer for YABooksCentral.com. Read the full review here.
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“Taneesha
learns what it means to be brave in the face of adversity... Like Taneesha herself, this book is fun, sassy and
profound.”
-Mandala Magazine. Read the full review here.
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"Taneesha Never Disparaging, is a delightful read that teaches children to accept self, to embrace difference, and to develop compassion for others. Taneesha, the young protagonist, possesses a strong voice that resonates with readers and she struggles with issues such as self-confidence and bullying that many young readers experience as well. Perry has written a skillful, well-paced children's book that should be on all home, school, and library bookshelves."
-Wendy Rountree, Assistant Professor of English, N. Carolina Central University, author of Just Us Girls: The Contemporary African American Young Adult Novel and Lost Soul
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"This
book will appeal to any reader seeking a story with a strong protagonist
whose honesty and stubbornness can invoke trouble as well as a satisfying
resolution."
-Yana V. Rodgers, Rutgers University Department of Women’s and Gender
Studies
Jenica with her copy
of
Taneesha Never Disparaging
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Dear, M. LaVora Perry, I also loved the ending. How [Taneesha] finds out what caused the bully to be in such bad moods. You can see cause and effect in action... |
I hope this book gets a lot
of people's attention because it will inspire them...plus it's a great
book.
Thank you so much.
Jenica, age 12
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"THANK YOU, so much, for writing Taneesha Never
Disparaging. My daughter, Bella, is nine years old, and a [born into a family that practices Buddhism], along with her twin sister, Ana. We practice... and live in a small, rural
[Texas] town in the beautiful hills...
"My daughters have both felt the pain of being different here...They
now understand that religious differences are part of the beauty and
texture of our communities, and I do, too!
After Bella read your book, she couldn't stop talking about it. She so deeply connected with
Taneesha, and felt as though she was not alone!
"She also stood up (literally) for the first time in our...meeting, totally impromptu, and gave a full book report and
[shared her personal] experience!!! She has the full attention of 12 adults who are now also big fans of yours!"
-Caroline, A Mom
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©Copyright M. LaVora Perry. All
rights reserved.
Cover illustration by Floyd
Cooper.
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"This is a tale of commonality and differences, a relevant addition to today’s novels for young readers. In a world where life experiences are more diverse and demanding than ever before, author M. LaVora Perry expertly paints a picture of controversy and differences, a world where growing up means not just learning to accept what we don’t like about others but recognizing what we might not like about ourselves."
-Jennifer MacKay for BookPleasures.com. Read the full review here
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"I was delighted to read this book by M. Lavora Perry. Taneesha is a lively, real-world character full of charms and flaws. The book is well-written, and the story moves along well. I had never read a book with a Buddhist character, and the skillful way Perry writes really shows a slice of life through the eyes of a kid.
The cover is a gorgeous painting by Floyd Cooper. Don't miss this book!"
-Nicole Tadgell, Author and Illustrator of No Mush Today
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"Taneesha's
voice--brave and scared, funny, defiant, and bold--is one many kids will
recognize. Taneesha Never Disparaging gives us that voice, in a
fast-paced portrait of a girl grounded in her Buddhist practice and loving
family, coping with the daily struggles of growing up."
-Kathe
Koja, author of Headlong, Kissing the Bee,
and Buddha Boy
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"Taneesha's
voice is fresh, funny, and true as a lotus blossom in a muddy
pond. Readers will become familiar with the word
'disparaging' as Taneesha navigates her way through fifth grade as a
Buddhist, daughter, and good friend to all. Taneesha Never Disparaging
is a warm and welcome read amidst a sea of cynicism."
-Kelly Easton, Author of White Magic, Hiroshima Dreams, and Aftershock
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"A
sweet, insightful story about friendship and self-discovery that
transcends race and religion in a very thought-provoking way. "
-Jeannine
Garsee, Author of
Before,
After, and Somebody In Between and Say the Word
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"Taneesha Never Disparaging breaks new ground in introducing the colorful, textured and complex landscape of diversity that is truly America. What a delightful and heartening story."
-Charlise Lyles, Author of Do I Dare Disturb the Universe---From the Projects to Prep School and Editor of Catalyst-Ohio urban school newsmagazine
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"Taneesha embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns some of life's most important lessons--self-confidence, the value of friendship, and the importance of embracing differences. Through all of these experiences, she gains invaluable insights on life and faith that change her life forever...charming, brilliantly written and a must-read.
-Rosalind Strickland, Senior Director. Office of Civic Education Initiatives, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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"[Taneesha Never Disparaging addresses] cultural diversity, tolerance, and bullying…[It’s] invaluable as a discussion starter…Ms. Perry captures the true essence of an eleven-year-old…I will definitely use this novel as a 'Book of the Month' in my classroom. I can hardly wait for the next installment in the series.
Magnolia
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“M. LaVora Perry's newest has much to recommend it for elementary library collections…The characters are well-developed and engaging…Perry is particularly good at similes and metaphors--so good that several phrases made me stop and write down the page…This writing adds tremendously to the humor of the book...I would love to see more books from this author, because I've been looking for more books about suburbanish, middle class African-Americans."
Karen
Yingling, Blendon Middle School Librarian,
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Taneesha
Never Disparaging is about Taneesha's life, the ups and downs and
happy and sad times. Overall I really enjoyed getting to know Taneesha Bey-Ross.
While the read was very funny it was also sad. Taneesha is a girl that
most girls can relate to.
-OOSA Online Book Club. Read the full 5-star review on Amazon.com
review here.
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