This year our 3rd & 4th grade book club choice was Stir It Up! by Ramin Ganeshram. I chose this book thinking it would resonate with our students - and it certainly did! Stir It Up! tells the story of Anjali, a Trinidadian American girl of Asian Indian descent growing up in New York City. She is a talented and passionate cook who dreams of becoming a celebrity chef. But she is torn by her love and loyalty to her family who have worked hard starting over in America so that she can get a great education. Becoming a chef seems like a let-down compared to going to the academically exclusive Stuyvesant High School. What happens when Anjali has to choose between taking the Stuyvesant entrance exam and auditioning for a Food Network show? Read the book and find out!
Students role playing a crucial scene between Anjali and her parents.
Take a look at some of these wonderful letters students wrote to Ms. Ganeshram! The original book is sprinkled with mouth-watering recipes from Trinidad, as well as creative ones for success, inspiration, etc.
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2 comments:
Hi Ms. Simeon and Kids
I want you to know that I got your letters and enjoyed them all! I haven't had a chance to respond--but I will! You might even find a video response coming your way!
You'll hear from me soon and thank you for reading my book!
Best
Ramin Ganeshram
Thank you so much - the kids will be absolutely thrilled! So glad you found our school library blog and thanks for taking the time to write!
Best,
Laura
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