Amina's Voice
By (Author) Hena Khan
Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
17th May 2018
30th May 2018
Reprint
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
813.6
Paperback
208
Width 130mm, Height 194mm, Spine 18mm
163g
A Washington Post Best Childrens Book of 2017
For inspiring empathy in young readers, you cant get better than this book. R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Timesbestseller Wonder
Aminas anxieties are entirely relatable, but its her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist. Entertainment Weekly
A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her familys 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 Its 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 shes 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.
Aminas Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani-American and highlights the many ways in which one girls voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other.
*"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." * Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW *
*"A universal story of self-acceptance and the acceptance of others. A welcome addition to any middle grade collection." * School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW *
"Watching Amina literally and figuratively find her voicebolstered by community, friendship, and discovered inner strengthmakes for rewarding reading." * Publishers Weekly *
*"Written as beautifully as Aminas voice surely is, this compassionate, timely novel is highly recommended for all libraries." * Booklist, STARRED REVIEW *
"[A] relatable portrayal of a tween who wants to fit in, and whos devoted to her faith even amid her confusion about her familys varied approaches to it." * Horn Book *
"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." -- BCCB * March 2017 *
"Realistic fiction centered on a Pakistani-American Muslim girl is a refreshing change in the middle grade market.....Its 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." -- School Library Connection * May/June 2017 *
"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." -- Shelf Awareness * 3/17/17 *
"For inspiring empathy in young readers, you cant get better than this book." -- R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder
Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novelsAminas Voice,Aminas Song,More to the Story, and the Zaras Rules seriesand picture booksGolden Domesand Silver Lanterns,Under My Hijab, andIts Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family. You can learn more about Hena and her books by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com or connecting with her @HenaKhanBooks.