Our June 2021 book club selection is here!
Dear Good Ancestors,
It's been a minute since I've been on the blog :) I spent April into May observing Ramadan and celebrating Eid Al Fitr, and enjoying my kids being home for their half term holidays.
Speaking of my kids, I don't often share much about them, but I'm a proud mama bear. My son Mohamed turned 7 years old today! Being a mother is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I'm always nostalgic every year as they get a little older and I (hopefully!) get a little wiser. Watching them navigate growing up through a global pandemic has filled me with both fear and hope in equal measure.
We've just finished up another wonderful month in the Good Ancestor Book Club. Dawnie Walton's debut novel The Final Revival of Opal & Nev was such a joy to read. And getting to be in conversation with her and our book club members a few days ago was one of the highlights of my month. As we turn into June, I'm so excited to share our next book selection with you.
In June we'll be reading If I Tell You The Truth by writer, illustrator, and poet, Jasmin Kaur.
Watch the video above to find out more about this heartrendingly beautiful book.
About Jasmin:
Jasmin's writing explores themes of feminism, womanhood, social justice and love, acts as a means of healing and reclaiming identity. As a spoken word artist and creative writing facilitator, she has toured across North America, the UK and Australia to connect with youth through the power of artistic expression.
If I Tell You The Truth is Jasmin's second book.
Please note that the book comes with a trigger warning for sexual assault, police brutality, immigrant trauma, victim-blaming, domestic violence, alcoholism, depression, and anxiety.
About If I Tell You The Truth:
Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Rupi Kaur, this heartrending story told in prose, poetry, and illustration weaves together the stories of a mother and daughter’s lives.
In this stunning sophomore novel, acclaimed writer Jasmin Kaur explores trauma, fear, courage, community, and the healing power of love in its many forms.
Kiran leaves her home in Punjab for a fresh start in Canada after a sexual assault leaves her pregnant. But overstaying her visa and living undocumented brings its own perils for both her and her daughter, Sahaara.
Sahaara would do anything to protect her mother. When she learns the truth about Kiran’s past, she feels compelled to seek justice—even if it means challenging a powerful and dangerous man. and a daring structure, and introduces a bold new voice in contemporary fiction.
Grab your copies of Jasmin's book from our Good Ancestor Bookshop.
If you are not currently a member of the Good Ancestor Book Club, we would love to have you join us!
You can find out more about the book club at www.goodancestorbookclub.com. To join the book club simply join or upgrade your membership to the Good Ancestor Book Club member tier, where both monthly and annual subscriptions are available.
We begin our book discussions next week on Monday 7th June, and our author event with Jasmin will be on Thursday 24th June.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to another incredible ride with another phenomenal book.