Finding the perfect holiday gift this season doesn’t have to be hard. A good book can be the perfect match for your loved ones! This year, FIUTS is partnering with Bookshop again and we have updated our book recommendations.

KIDS AND YOUNG ADULTS

This year we have over 30 books to recommend for kids and young adults for those loved ones in your life between the ages of (0-15). See below for a preview of a few books:

Global Babies by The Global Fund for Children

Ages 0-2. Babies love to look at pictures of other babies, and this book is a great way to incorporate other countries and cultures into your baby or toddler's first reading experiences!

The Day you Begin by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López

Ages 3-5 A story about fitting in. Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, feels out of place on his first day of school, but soon meets Angelina and realizes he is not so alone.

Gods of Jade and Shadow By Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Ages 12+. Engaging, colorful, and surprising, Gods of Jade and Shadow is a fun book. Casiopea, a girl dreaming of a different life far from her hometown in Southern Mexico, accidentally frees the spirit of the ancient Mayan God of Death. Casiopea needs to keep her wits as they embark on a strange adventure across Mexico and into the dark, Mayan underworld.

Paper Towns by John Green

Ages 14+ This New York Times #1 Bestseller novel follows the journey of protagonist Q as he travels across the country to find Margo Roth Spiegelman, his longtime crush with an exuberant and gregarious personality. The best part? After you're done reading, you can watch the award-winning film adaptation!

ADULTS

This year we have over 20 books to recommend for those special avid readers in your life. Whether it’s regarding personal development or global development- FIUTS bookshop has something for everyone!

Factfulness by Hans Rosling

For the pessimist of the family.... Factufulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World- and Why Things Are Better Than You Think debunks old perspectives and ways of thinking about the state of the world. Rosling takes on explaining the reasons for distorted answers to questions about global trends such as the percentage of the world's population living in poverty or how many girls finish school. It turns out the world, as crazy as it is, is in a much better state than we think and he has the numbers to back it up.

The Murmur of Bees by Sofía Segovia

For the historical fiction lover...A pandemic, political and social instability, a family trying to navigate a changing world, and a dash of magical realism, Sofia Segovia could have set The Murmur of the Bees in 2020 instead of ~1918 Mexico and it would still have the same impact. Beautifully written, immersive and thought-provoking, this novel is excellent for reading group discussions.

Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee

For the reader in search of joy... Designer and TED star Ingrid Fetell Lee teaches how small changes in one's external environment can generate great happiness in everyday life.

Beyond Guilt Trips By Dr. Anu Taranth

Dr. Anu Taranath's latest book on the hundreds of thousands of young people that pack their bags to study or volunteer abroad. She speaks on how well-intentioned perspectives and curiosity can bring much-needed insight to the travelers but as well as be deeply unsettling, confusing, and discomforting. Travelers can find themselves unsure about how to think or speak about the differences in race or culture they find, even though these differences might have fueled their desire to travel in the first place

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Other Ways to Give:

Not much of a book worm? FIUTS is excited to have different ways that you can give!

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Give through the UW giving portal to make a gift to your department at the same time as supporting FIUTS. Donate at UW Giving Portal here.

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Many businesses support FIUTS events and workshops through corporate sponsorship. Want to become one? We’d love to chat! See a list of our current sponsors here. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email samantha@fiuts.org

Bequest a Gift

A bequest to FIUTS can be a part of your legacy, supporting international students and creating connections. Interested? Contact us at info@fiuts.org

Amazon Smile

Planning some holiday shopping? When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to FIUTS! Bookmark us for when you shop here!

Mail-in

Prefer to send your contribution by mail? You can write a check payable to FIUTS, and send it to:

FIUTS
University of Washington, Schmitz Hall, Room 250
Box 355855
Seattle, WA 98195

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