Margot MacKay
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Bonnie Garmus:
I'm most likely going to receive approval to teach this novel to my 11th graders this coming school year -- as a pilot text to see how they like it and how it fits with our grade-level theme ("The American Dream"). First, I know they'll LOVE it. Secondly, do you have any paired texts that you would suggest I check out? Any poems, songs, etc. that inspired you as you crafted this story, the characters, etc.?
Bonnie Garmus
That is so exciting to hear! I hope they love it. There's a poem that's stuck with me since high school and fits really well with your theme. It's Langston Hughes's poem, "Let America Be America Again." It's about striving for equality and freedom for all people. Also "Respect" by Aretha Franklin!
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Seren
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Bonnie Garmus:
Not a question, just wanted to say that I really loved this book. I'm doing my masters degree in biology, and I've already encountered so much sexism in the field. Your book really spoke to me and inspired me to stand strong. <3 (It won't let me submit without a ? so there it is)
Amanda Giles
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Bonnie Garmus:
I absolutely loved your book! I've chosen it for our local book club. I'm looking forward to hearing their views. Thanks so much for such an interesting, intelligent, enjoyable story. In the interview at the end of the audible version you mention a story with adult Mad. Is this something you plan to write?
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