In an email sent to parents and students, Sicotte said the goal of assigning Trevor Noah’s "Born a Crime," for the school district's One School One Book reading assignment, “was to provide us ...

It’s been two years since the Emmy-winning comedian and author Trevor Noah retired ... is the rocket, books are the rocket fuel.” What titles provided your reading rocket fuel as a child?

The book has since become a staple on many schools’ required reading lists. The memoir was also tapped for a film adaptation, with Lupita Nyong’o slated to portray Noah’s mother, Patricia.

Noah shared more about what inspired the book in a statement to People. "Few memories in my life bring me more joy than the first few books I read as a child," Noah said. "Either with my mom or ...

NORTH MANKATO — Two of their previous choices were made into successful Hollywood movies last year, so don’t be surprised if you hear that Trevor Noah ... not have read the book to participate ...