Realistic portrayal of Pakistani American life helps foster cultural empathy in young readers
Focus on mental health and self-expression encourages open conversations about anxiety
Strong female protagonist inspires readers to pursue creative passions
Includes LGBTQIA+ representation for diverse inclusivity
Engaging story suitable for ages 8 to 12, supporting classroom and home reading
Summarized by Shop
From the award-winning author of Amina’s Voice and Amina’s Song comes a tenderhearted middle grade novel about a young Pakistani American artist determined to manage her anxiety and forge her own creative path.
Deena’s never given a name to the familiar knot in her stomach that appears when her parents argue about money, when it’s time to
