Amina's Voice
Publisher
Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Year
2017
ISBN
9781481492065
Pages
197 pages
Genre
realism
Format
chapter book
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
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.
Grade Level
6-8
Diversity Topics
Culture/Ethnicity, Racial Diversity; Multicultural; Multiracial; multiple cultures; multiple races
Main Character
girl
Race/Ethnicities
Pakistani American
Family Formation
mother and father
Awards
Parents' Choice Award, 2017, Recommended, Fiction
Keywords
friendship; Islam; singing; school; mosque; names; community
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Khan, Hena, "Amina's Voice" (2017). Diverse Families. 831.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/831