What does it mean to discover that your own story is worth telling?
On this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha welcomes author Saida J. Bulhan to discuss A Song of Her Own, the first book in the Rain Chaser series.
Set in a Somali nomadic community, the story introduces readers to Kiin, a young girl eager to prove she can take on greater responsibilities. But as Kiin’s journey unfolds, she discovers something even more important: the power of listening, storytelling, family, tradition, and finding confidence in her own voice.
Saida joins Annisha for a thoughtful conversation about creating Kiin and her world; Somali culture and oral storytelling traditions; sibling and family relationships; and belonging; and why young readers need stories that remind them their experiences matter.
It’s a conversation about finding your center, discovering the storyteller within, and realizing that sometimes the story you’ve been searching for has been yours all along.
So find a comfortable spot, settle in, and keep reading in the middle.
","author_name":"Annisha Jeffries"}