In this week’s episode, Kendra, Sumaiyya, and special guest Afoma Umesi share books around April’s theme, Middle Grade Magic. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books Mentioned A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega

Once Upon an Eid edited by SK Ali and Aisha Saeed

The Girl and the Ghost by Hanna Alkaf

Afoma Recommends Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus

Currently Reading Boy, Everywhere by A.M. Dassu

Amina’s Song by Hena Khan

About Our GuestAfoma Umesi is a writer, editor, and the founder of the kidlit website Reading Middle Grade where she blogs about children's literature. Twitter | Website

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