Boomi’s Boombox
Boomi’s Boombox by Shanthi Sekaran, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, is a 264-page work that explores themes of grief, family, and friendship through the lens of dance and performing arts. The story follows a young girl named Boomi, whose life is turned upside down after the death of her father from Covid. As she navigates the challenges of losing her best friend and facing changes at home, Boomi discovers her father’s old boombox, which transports her back in time to meet him as a twelve-year-old in 1986 England.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of multigenerational family dynamics and the social themes surrounding identity and belonging. As Boomi interacts with her father in his youth, she gains insight into his experiences growing up as an Indian boy in a town that marginalized him. This journey not only helps her understand her father’s past but also prompts her to reflect on her own life and the changes she must embrace. The book presents a unique blend of juvenile fiction that resonates with themes relevant to Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences.
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Acclaimed author Shanthi Sekaran delivers a powerful story about grief, family, dance, and friendship that follows a young girl who accidentally travels back in time to meet her dad as a child that will change her life forever. Perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and The Ethan I Was Before. A Junior Library Guild Selection!
When Boomi’s dad dies of Covid, the rest of her life topples like a row of dominoes. First her best friend, Bebe, stops talking to her. Then she gets kicked out of her ballet academy. Her mom becomes hyper focused on her weight. Her grandmother sinks further into the shadows of her mind.
Then Boomi is given one last gift from her dad: his old boombox. Inside it, she finds a mix tape and a note: You can change your life. When she presses play on the boombox, her life really does change: she’s magically transported to Thumpton-on-Soar, England, 1986. And her dad’s there!
But he doesn’t know he’s her dad–he’s twelve, just like Boomi. Boomi starts to see what being twelve was like for her dad, growing up Indian in a town that wanted to silence people like him. She starts to understand why he never went back. But why is Boomi sent back to Thumpton Is she supposed to save her dad Or change her life
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