A Place at the Table Book by Laura Shovan and Saadia Faruqi

"A Place at the Table" explores the friendship between two girls from different backgrounds, navigating the challenges of middle school life. Sara, a Pakistani-American, and Elizabeth, a white Jewish girl, are paired together for a school project. As they work on a poetry anthology, they discover the power of words to bridge cultural divides and create understanding. The book highlights themes of friendship, empathy, and the importance of finding common ground in a diverse world.