Library's review
This book illustrates the struggle many American-born children of immigrant parents have as they try to understand who they are and where they belong. Amina was born in the United States to Pakistani/ Muslim parents.
Publication
Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (2017), 208 pages
Description
"A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community"--
Awards
Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee — 2019)
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2020)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Fiction — 2019)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2019)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2020)
Bluestem Award (Nominee — 2019)
Oregon Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2020)
South Dakota Teen Choice Book Awards (Nominee — 2019)
Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee — Middle School — 2020)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Grades 4-6 — 2019)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Middle School — 2020)
South Asia Book Award (Highly Commended — Young Readers — 2018)
Maud Hart Lovelace Award (Nominee — 2020)
Charlotte Huck Award (Recommended Book — 2018)
NPR: Books We Love (2017)
CCBC Choices (2018)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Junior — 2018)
Notable Children's Book (2018)
Nerdy Book Award (Middle Grade Fiction — 2017)
Penn GSE's Best Books for Young Readers (Selection — Middle Grade — 2017)
Project LIT Book Selection (Middle Grade — 2019)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Fiction for Older Readers — 2017)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
208
Physical description
208 p.; 8.25 inches
ISBN
1481492063 / 9781481492065
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |