AMERICANIZED

Rebel Without a Green Card

by Sara Saedi

A hilarious, poignant and true story of one teen's experience growing up in America as an undocumented immigrant from the Middle East. At thirteen, bright-eyed, straight-A student Sara Saedi uncovered a terrible family secret: she was breaking the law simply by living in the United States. Fear of deportation kept Sara up at night, but it didn't keep her from being a teenager. She desperately wanted a green card, along with clear skin, her own car, and a boyfriend.

by Charles Dickens

A timeless holiday classic that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old miser who despises Christmas and all it represents. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come —who lead him on a profound journey through his life.
Filled with warmth, redemption, and the enduring spirit of generosity, the tale reminds readers that compassion and goodwill can transform even the coldest of hearts.

A DOG NAMED

CHRISTMAS

by Greg Kincaid

When Todd, a developmentally challenged young man hears that a local animal shelter is seeking temporary homes for its dogs during the holiday week. Animals are Todd's first love, and so his family takes in a very special dog. By the story's end, Todd, with the help of a dog named Christmas, has taught an entire community the transformative power of goodwill and shared love - a lesson for all seasons.

CHRISTMAS PUDDING

by Agatha Christie

Hercules Poirot is invited to spend ‘a good old-fashioned Christmas in the English countryside’ for a discreet investigation into the theft of a priceless ruby stolen from a Far Eastern prince.