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2023 selection · Young readers
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri, illustrated by Daniel Miyares appears in NPR’s 2023 Books We Love guide. NPR’s editors categorized the recommendation around historical fiction, kids’ books, funny stuff, placing it within the year’s broader reading conversation.
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