Amina’s Voice
Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan is a reprint edition published by Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on May 1, 2018. This 208-page book is written in English and explores the life of a Pakistani-American Muslim girl navigating her cultural identity while facing challenges at school and within her community.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Amina’s struggles with friendship, identity, and the impact of prejudice and racism. As she deals with the complexities of middle school dynamics and the vandalism of her local mosque, Amina’s journey highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and the power of community support. The book addresses social themes relevant to young readers, making it a thoughtful exploration of family and friendship in the context of contemporary social issues.
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A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2017
“For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can’t get better than this book.” —R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Timesbestseller Wonder
“Amina’s anxieties are entirely relatable, but it’s her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist.” —Entertainment Weekly
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 in this “compassionate, timely novel” (Booklist, starred review) from the award-winning author of It’s Ramadan, Curious George and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.
Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she’s in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls in the class, and even talking about changing her name to something more “American.” Does Amina need to start changing too? Or hiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with these questions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized.
Amina’s Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani-American and highlights the many ways in which one girl’s voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other.
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