Review: This Book Won't Burn

This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Noor is focused on finishing her senior year when she is sideswiped by her father leaving her family and her mother moving them to a new city.  With only the last quarter to finish, Noor plans to keep her head down and graduate.  That doesn’t happen when she discovers that the school has pulled 500 books from the library because of a new policy.  She has been taught to stand up for what she believes in and starts challenging these new rules.  Now she has a target on her back.  Will Noor be able to get the books back in the library? 

This Book Won’t Burn is a stand-alone realistic story that is timely and eye-opening.  The issue of books being banned in schools is prevalent everywhere but is definitely at the forefront here in Indiana.  Although everyone has their views on this issue, I feel Ahmed was balanced in her presentation and everyone will finish this book with many nuggets to think about.  This is a book all bibliophiles, educators, and school board members need to read.

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