Publish Date |
May 01, 2018 |
Category |
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism |
Price |
$10.99 |
ISBN: 9781481492072
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: May 01, 2018
*"Amina's middle school woes and the universal themes running through the book transcend culture, race, and religion. A perfect first book for this new Muslim imprint."*"A universal story of self-acceptance and the acceptance of others. A welcome addition to any middle grade collection.""Watching Amina literally and figuratively find her voice—bolstered by community, friendship, and discovered inner strength—makes for rewarding reading."*"Written as beautifully as Amina’s voice surely is, this compassionate, timely novel is highly recommended for all libraries.""[A] relatable portrayal of a tween who wants to fit in, and who’s devoted to her faith even amid her confusion about her family’s varied approaches to it.""This gentle example of multicultural domestic realism hits all of the right notes...a comforting counternarrative to what young readers may see on the news.""Realistic fiction centered on a Pakistani-American Muslim girl is a refreshing change in the middle grade market.....It’s solid storyline and the common denominator of middle school drama highlights the fact that students from all backgrounds may be more alike than they realize. Recommended.""Hena Khan (It's Ramadan, Curious George) writes a gentle coming-of-age story universal in theme and original in context, and appealing to any reader who has just wanted to slow the world down.""For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can’t get better than this book."