When the World Turned Upside Down, K. Ibura
When the World Turned Upside Down, K. Ibura
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When the World Turned Upside Down

Author: K. Ibura

Narrator: Channie Waites

Unabridged: 5 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2022


Synopsis

A heartwarming, feel-good story of friendship and overcoming adversity in a time of COVID, this is a book about community, givingback, and understanding the world around us through the power of generosity from debut author K. Ibura.With one little announcement from their fourth-grade teacher, Shayla, Liam, Ben, and Ai's world turned upside down. Now, withschool on hold due to a strange virus that they don't quite understand, the only semblance of safety they feel is knowing that theyhave one another in their apartment complex.But as each of them head home and experience their own version of confinement, it becomes very real. And as their individualstruggles grow, they need each other now more than ever. Very soon, they discover that they're not the only ones who need alittle help.Banded together, the friends find ways to help others struggling in their building. And one by one, they do their part in making theirneighbors feel just a little bit safer. As the world becomes more complex, as protests take the streets, Shayla, Liam, Ben, and Aido everything they can to better understand the world around them and the people around them in order to discover the powerand comfort that understanding and generosity can bring.

About K. Ibura

K. Ibura is a writer and visual artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. The middle child of five, she grew up in a city full of music and culture, a neighborhood full of oak trees and mosquitoes, and a home full of art and activism. She has written two short story collections for adults: Ancient, Ancient—winner of the James Tiptree Jr. Literary Award—and When the World Wounds. Her debut novel and first book for young people, When the World Turned Upside Down, was published in February 2022. Find her online at kiburabooks.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jasmine on January 28, 2022

This book gave young readers a glimpse into how other kids deal with pandemic. I enjoyed the friendship story and how they took care of each other. Reading Ben’s views reminded me to be a calm person. His parents rather locked themselves in their room arguing than to make dinner for him. Definitely......more

Goodreads review by Ms. Woc Reader on April 14, 2022

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Goodreads review by Michelle on December 15, 2021

Great book to help kids realize how much of a difference they can make even if they feel small! Good topics for discussion as well.......more

Goodreads review by Hasini | bibliosini on January 22, 2022

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Rockstar Book Tours, Scholastic & the author for this free copy. Content warnings: depression, panic attacks, police brutality, racism Full review on my blog. When the World Turned Upside D......more

Goodreads review by Deborah on August 24, 2023

Although I give credit to the author for accurately portraying the emotions we all experienced during the covid lockdowns, in my opinion, a children's book is no place to promote propaganda style thoughts on political issues. In just one example, the police are portrayed as murderers of "innocent" p......more