41: Jordan Melic, author of A Tree to Take Us Up to Heaven

A Tree to Take Us Up to Heaven is a fascinating debut novel by our guest, Jordan Melic. A Young Adult novel combining adventure, history, and mythology, A Tree to Take Us Up to Heaven follows siblings Ah Ti and Kueny as they find themselves in different times and places that led to modern day Singapore, spanning many generations and belief systems, from ancient China to colonial Malaysia. Jordan, who grew up in Singapore and now lives in Paris, tells us how his depictions of past eras reflect a personal and universal struggle to reckon with one's own history. Here are the rules to enter our drawing to win a copy: email [email protected], with your name before midnight on Thursday August 27th (CST). We'll put all entries through a randomizer and select two lucky readers to receive a copy. The only requirement is that you (or someone you know) must be able to pick up the book from the Deerfield Public Library. (We can do curbside pickup or you can pick up during our open hours, and we will quarantine the book ahead of time.)  You can check out A Tree to Take Us Up to Heaven at the library, available in our Teen and Podcast collections. Or, take a look at the book's publisher Math Paper Press.  We welcome your comments and feedback--please send to: [email protected]. More info at: http://deerfieldlibrary.org/podcast Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube