My Basmati Bat Mitzvah

by Paula J. Freedman

Hardcover, 2013

Library's review

In this comingof-age story, Tara negotiates her Indian and Jewish heritage, preparing for her bat mitzvah, and at the same time questioning her faith. Glossary

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Individual Development and Identity, Social Interactions-Relationships, Reading Level-Middle (6-8)Reading Level-High (9-12), Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-High (9-12)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Harry N. Abrams (2013), Edition: First Edition, 256 pages

Description

Tara Feinstein, proud of both her East Indian and Jewish heritage, questions what it means to have a bat mitzvah and deals with her own doubts about her faith.

Awards

Garden State Teen Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2016)
South Asia Book Award (Highly Commended — 2014)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (2014)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2014)

Language

English

Original language

English

ISBN

1419708066 / 9781419708060

DDC/MDS

296.4434

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