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Authors Live
9 Nov 2023, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Pacific Quay

Authors Live Nadine Aisha Jassat

Nadine Aisha Jassat
Nadine Aisha Jassat
11:00 Thu 9 Nov 2023 Reception
In Nadine Aisha Jassat’s verse novel The Stories Grandma Forgot, 12 year old Nyla turns detective to solve a family mystery. Nadine will tell us more and also discuss the themes of the book – which include loss and friendship. P5-S1.
In Nadine Aisha Jassat’s verse novel The Stories Grandma Forgot, 12 year old Nyla turns detective to solve a family mystery. Nadine will tell us more and also discuss the themes of the book – which include loss and friendship. P5-S1.

Performances & Interviews

Characters and Themes
04:51
Characters and Themes
Nadine discusses her book 'The Stories Grandma Forgot'.
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Names and Questions
07:57
Names and Questions
Nadine reads some passages from her book.
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School Questions
08:45
School Questions
Nadine answers some questions from pupils.
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About This Event

Poet Nadine Aisha Jassat will be discussing her novel-in-verse The Stories Grandma Forgot (And How I Found Them). In it we follow 12 year old Nyla as she unravels a family mystery. Nyla’s detective work raises themes of loss, friendship, family and community and explores the challenges of supporting a loved one living with Alzheimer's disease.

Nadine will share with us what led her to write the novel and give us insights into her process as a writer and poet, sharing tips and advice for young writers. P5-S1.

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