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song bread : part of a longer story
It begins with a handwritten diary entry of 12-year-old Isabelle Letourneau, as she leaves notes to the world about her life growing up in a subsidized housing complex in Albany, Georgia. (“in case I die” she explains in what seems to be a cheeky, almost joking, way.)
Once we realize the magnitude of the poverty Isabelle and her family experience, we come to understand that, in her young mind, it seems logical to consider that perhaps death isn’t such an impossibility. Maybe she’s only halfway joking.
At times heart-wrenching and always searingly personal, Song Bread is a semi-autobiographical novella that is comprised of 6 excerpted chapters from Rose Betit's award-winning debut novel, Sparrows. In the span of 6 chapters, we have a closeup look into the daily happenings of a child whose only meal of the day is often the free lunch she receives at school.
One thing we may notice is that no matter how bleak the situation, Isabelle still manages to feel gratitude for the smallest of things. She still believes in hope … or does she?
Having less than 25, 000 words, it's a quick, yet meaningful read. It’s a good way for a reader who is new to Sparrows to get the feel of what it's like inside the head of young Isabelle Letourneau as she narrates the story.
For fans of Sparrows, it's a collector’s item with a bit of extra material that wasn't featured in the novel. It’s the first of several shorter excerpted parts of Sparrows released as standalones and a prequel (that focuses on one of the characters) in the works.
Once we realize the magnitude of the poverty Isabelle and her family experience, we come to understand that, in her young mind, it seems logical to consider that perhaps death isn’t such an impossibility. Maybe she’s only halfway joking.
At times heart-wrenching and always searingly personal, Song Bread is a semi-autobiographical novella that is comprised of 6 excerpted chapters from Rose Betit's award-winning debut novel, Sparrows. In the span of 6 chapters, we have a closeup look into the daily happenings of a child whose only meal of the day is often the free lunch she receives at school.
One thing we may notice is that no matter how bleak the situation, Isabelle still manages to feel gratitude for the smallest of things. She still believes in hope … or does she?
Having less than 25, 000 words, it's a quick, yet meaningful read. It’s a good way for a reader who is new to Sparrows to get the feel of what it's like inside the head of young Isabelle Letourneau as she narrates the story.
For fans of Sparrows, it's a collector’s item with a bit of extra material that wasn't featured in the novel. It’s the first of several shorter excerpted parts of Sparrows released as standalones and a prequel (that focuses on one of the characters) in the works.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 7, 2022
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About the author
Rose Betit
15 books5 followersRose Betit resides in Montreal, QC. She has a growing repertoire of published works, including articles, short stories, and poetry. Her debut novel, Sparrows, was released in June of 2021 and is the recipient of several literary awards.
Betit's latest venture has been writing and illustrating children's books, to which she has produced two. ( Maisie and Moe: The Two Extra-Extraordinary Basset Hounds of Court Street- 2023 and GO AWAY, MONSTERS! 2025)
All of Rose Betit's works can be found on Amazon.
Sparrows may also be found at your public library. (If not, it can be requested.)
Betit's latest venture has been writing and illustrating children's books, to which she has produced two. ( Maisie and Moe: The Two Extra-Extraordinary Basset Hounds of Court Street- 2023 and GO AWAY, MONSTERS! 2025)
All of Rose Betit's works can be found on Amazon.
Sparrows may also be found at your public library. (If not, it can be requested.)
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