{"product_id":"other-words-for-home-by-jasmine-warga-book","title":"Other Words for Home  by Jasmine Warga","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga – A Middle Grade Novel in Verse About Family, Change, and Finding a New Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Words for Home by Jasmine Warga follows Jude, a twelve-year-old girl from a coastal town in Syria. She loves movies, family time, and the familiar streets around her home. Her life changes when the situation in Syria becomes more dangerous and her family has to make a difficult decision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude and her mother travel to Cincinnati, Ohio, to stay with relatives. Her father and older brother Issa remain in Syria. Jude has to adjust to a new school, a new language environment, new family routines, and a place that feels very different from home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is written in free verse, which gives Jude’s thoughts a clear and personal voice. Her observations are often simple, direct, and easy to follow. Through school, family, friendship, food, language, and the school musical, Jude slowly builds a life in Cincinnati while staying connected to the people and memories she left behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude Leaves Syria With Her Mother\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude does not expect to leave Syria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer hometown is changing as political unrest and violence move closer. Her older brother Issa becomes interested in the protests, while her parents worry about what may happen next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Jude’s mother becomes pregnant, the family decides that Jude and her mother should go to the United States. They travel to Cincinnati to stay with Jude’s uncle, who is a doctor, and his family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe move gives Jude physical safety, but it also separates her from her father, brother, friends, language, and daily routines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis part of the story gives young readers a clear view of displacement through one child’s experience. Jude does not explain the war in complicated political terms. She notices what changes around her and what those changes mean for her family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCincinnati Feels Fast and Loud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude has seen many American movies before moving to the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal life is different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchool moves quickly. English is everywhere. People ask questions about where she comes from. Foods and habits she knew as normal are given new labels. Jude begins hearing herself described as “Middle Eastern,” a term that feels unfamiliar to her at first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese small details help show how moving to another country can change the way a person sees ordinary things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude has to learn new routines while also deciding which parts of herself she wants to keep exactly as they are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book explains this adjustment through simple moments rather than long explanations about immigration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage Is a Big Part of Jude’s New Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude already knows English, but speaking it all day in a new school is still difficult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe pays attention to words, pronunciation, jokes, and the way people react to her accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe free verse format works well here because the page can slow down around individual words and short thoughts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude sometimes knows exactly what she wants to say but has to work harder to say it in the way people around her expect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives the book a useful view of language learning that many students can understand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also shows that knowing more than one language can be a strength, even when a new environment makes the learner feel unsure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily Changes After the Move\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude and her mother live with Uncle Mazin, Aunt Michelle, and their daughter Sarah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarah is close to Jude’s age, but the two girls do not become close immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude is entering a family that already has its own habits. Sarah is also adjusting to having relatives living in her home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe relationship between the cousins changes slowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude has to understand Sarah’s school life and personality, while Sarah has to see Jude as more than the cousin who recently arrived from Syria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir home also becomes a place where different parts of Jude’s life meet. Arabic, English, Syrian food, American routines, memories of home, and new experiences all exist in the same space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude Misses Her Father and Brother\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety does not remove homesickness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude worries about her father and Issa because they remain in Syria while the situation becomes more uncertain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe thinks about the things she used to do with them and the ordinary family moments she once expected to continue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunication helps, but distance still changes the relationship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude’s concern for Issa is especially important because he is interested in political change and wants to take part in protests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe novel shows how international events can become personal inside one family. News about Syria is not a distant subject for Jude. It affects the people she loves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchool Brings New Friends and New Problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting a new school gives Jude many things to learn at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe has to understand classes, classmates, social rules, and the way people talk about Syria, Islam, and the Middle East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome people are welcoming. Others make assumptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude experiences moments of discrimination and Islamophobia, especially when people treat her identity as something unusual or threatening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book presents these experiences in language suitable for middle grade readers while still making the harm clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude also finds people who make school easier. New friendships help her become more comfortable and give her places where she does not have to explain every part of herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe School Musical Gives Jude a New Goal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude loves movies and has always enjoyed performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen her school prepares a musical, she becomes interested in trying out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives her something to work toward that is connected to her own interests rather than only to the difficulties of moving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing for the musical also pushes Jude to use English, meet more people, and allow herself to be seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stage becomes a place where confidence can grow through practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor readers, this part of the story adds a positive school goal alongside the heavier subjects of war and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude gets to be a student with talent and ambition, not only a refugee adjusting to a new country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Book Is Written in Free Verse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Words for Home is a novel in verse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story is told through short lines, open space, and sections that often feel close to Jude’s private thoughts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis format makes the book accessible to readers who may feel intimidated by long chapters or dense paragraphs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also allows important words and ideas to stand alone on the page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude’s observations about language, food, family, identity, and home can be simple while still carrying a lot of meaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders who are new to verse novels may find this an easy place to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe format also makes the book suitable for classroom reading, discussion, and reading aloud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentity Becomes More Complicated in America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore moving, Jude thinks of herself mainly through the life she knows in Syria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the United States, other people give her new labels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe becomes more aware of being Arab, Muslim, Syrian, Middle Eastern, and an immigrant because people around her notice those parts of her identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book shows how a person can feel the same inside while being seen differently by a new community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude slowly learns that she does not have to choose one simple label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe can care about Syria and build a life in Cincinnati. She can speak Arabic and English. She can miss her old home and enjoy parts of her new one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Helps Keep Home Close\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood appears often in Jude’s thoughts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeals connect her to family, culture, memory, and comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoods that were simply everyday food in Syria are described as “Middle Eastern food” in America. Jude notices the difference immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese small observations help younger readers understand how culture can become more visible when someone moves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA familiar meal can carry memories of people and places that are far away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book uses food naturally rather than turning it into a lesson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story Gives Refugee Characters Everyday Lives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJude is affected by war, but her whole personality is not built around war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe likes movies. She notices clothes. She worries about fitting in. She wants friends. She has opinions about family members. She becomes interested in performing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes her feel like a complete young person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story gives readers a view of a Syrian refugee that includes humor, ambition, family arguments, school stress, and ordinary happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat representation is one reason the book has been widely used in schools and libraries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Will Enjoy Other Words for Home?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Words for Home is a strong choice for middle grade readers who enjoy realistic fiction, novels in verse, school stories, family stories, and books about migration and identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirkus places the reading range around ages eleven through adult, while many library catalogs target the book to readers around ages eight to twelve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe language is accessible, but the story includes war, displacement, discrimination, and Islamophobia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt works well for independent reading, classroom use, book clubs, and family discussion. It can also support lessons about empathy, belonging, cultural identity, migration, and respectful classroom discussion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards and Recognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Words for Home was published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins, on May 28, 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first HarperCollins edition is listed at 352 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book became a New York Times bestseller and received a 2020 Newbery Honor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also received a 2020 Walter Award Honor, a Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Honor, and recognition from many major children’s book organizations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJasmine Warga’s official site also lists it among the best books of 2019 from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, NPR, Booklist, and other outlets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Quality at Bookish Wonderland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBookish Wonderland offers this title with premium eye-soothing cream paper, crystal-clear printing, and high-quality stitched plus glue binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cream paper gives the pages a softer look during longer reading sessions. Clear printing is useful for a verse novel because spacing, short lines, and page layout are important to the reading experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stronger binding supports regular reading, classroom use, rereading, and shelf storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Order from Bookish Wonderland?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBookish Wonderland delivers books across Bangladesh, including inside and outside Dhaka. 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For stock, customization, or delivery questions, you can contact Bookish Wonderland through Facebook or Instagram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Good Choice for Middle Grade Readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Words for Home by Jasmine Warga gives readers a clear story about Jude’s move from Syria to Cincinnati and the changes that follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book covers family separation, school, language, religion, friendship, discrimination, performance, and the meaning of home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe verse format keeps the reading pace manageable while giving Jude’s voice plenty of space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders can learn about displacement and immigration while also following a familiar story about a young person starting a new school and trying to understand where she belongs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder your copy from Bookish Wonderland for nationwide delivery, Cash on Delivery, premium cream paper, clear printing, and strong stitched plus glue binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you require any customization or have any questions, please inbox us via FB or Insta.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookish Wonderland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43732736180321,"sku":null,"price":266.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43732736213089,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/1788\/8609\/files\/Other_Words_for_Home_by_Jasmine_Warga_in_Bangladesh.jpg?v=1789258211","url":"https:\/\/bookishwonderland.com\/products\/other-words-for-home-by-jasmine-warga-book","provider":"Bookish Wonderland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}