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You Bring the Distant Near

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Multigenerational immigrant tale of love and identity.

If you're intrigued by the complexities of family dynamics and the nuanced experiences of immigration, "You Bring the Distant Near" might resonate deeply with you. It brings to life the universal quest for belonging through a tapestry of engaging voices and perspectives, blending cultural heritage with modern aspirations. It's like sitting down to a rich family meal that nourishes both the heart and the intellect.

  • National Book Award Nominee for Young People's Literature (2017)
  • Walter Dean Myers Award Nominee for Teen Category (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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You Bring the Distant Near

Regular price ₱440.55 Now ₱292.05 Save 34%
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ISBN: 9781250233868
Authors: Mitali Perkins
Publisher: Square Fish
Date of Publication: 2019-04-02
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 4268 readers)

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A 2017 National Book Award Longlist Title with six starred reviewsA School Library Journal's Best Books of 2017A New York City Public Library's Notable 50 Best Books for TeensSouth Asia Book Award WinnerThis elegant young adult novel captures the immigrant experience for one Indian-American family with humor and heart. Told in alternating teen voices across three generations, You Bring the Distant Near explores sisterhood, first loves, friendship, and the inheritance of culture--for better or worse.From a grandmother worried that her children are losing their Indian identity to a daughter wrapped up in a forbidden biracial love affair to a granddaughter social-activist fighting to preserve Bengali tigers, award-winning author Mitali Perkins weaves together the threads of a family growing into an American identity.Here is a sweeping story of five women at once intimately relatable and yet entirely new.
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Multigenerational immigrant tale of love and identity.

If you're intrigued by the complexities of family dynamics and the nuanced experiences of immigration, "You Bring the Distant Near" might resonate deeply with you. It brings to life the universal quest for belonging through a tapestry of engaging voices and perspectives, blending cultural heritage with modern aspirations. It's like sitting down to a rich family meal that nourishes both the heart and the intellect.

  • National Book Award Nominee for Young People's Literature (2017)
  • Walter Dean Myers Award Nominee for Teen Category (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.