Amina's Song
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Amina's Song by Hena Khan
In the companion novel to the award-winning Aminas Voice, Amina once again uses her voice to bridge the places, people, and communities she lovesthis time across continents.
* "Khan excellently weaves together complex issues of feeling torn between two parts of one’s identity, illness in the family, helping others, and finding out that growing up does not have to mean growing apartHighly recommended for all collections." -- Booklist, starred review
"Readers will enjoy being along for the ride as Amina sorts through mild middle school turbulence and finds satisfying ways to express and share her true self... A sweet sequel." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Powerful, important, and compelling... Khan is too gifted a storyteller." -- Jarrett Lerner, MG Book Village
PRAISE FOR AMINA'S VOICE
"For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can’t get better than this book." * R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER *
*"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 *
*"Written as beautifully as Amina’s voice surely is, this compassionate, timely novel is highly recommended for all libraries." * Booklist, starred review *
"Watching Amina literally and figuratively find her voice—bolstered by community, friendship, and discovered inner strength—makes for rewarding reading." * Publishers Weekly *
"[A] relatable portrayal of a tween who wants to fit in, and who’s devoted to her faith even amid her confusion about her family’s 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 *
"Realistic fiction centered on a Pakistani-American Muslim girl is a refreshing change in the middle grade market.....It’s 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 *
"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 *
"Readers will enjoy being along for the ride as Amina sorts through mild middle school turbulence and finds satisfying ways to express and share her true self... A sweet sequel." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Powerful, important, and compelling... Khan is too gifted a storyteller." -- Jarrett Lerner, MG Book Village
PRAISE FOR AMINA'S VOICE
"For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can’t get better than this book." * R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER *
*"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 *
*"Written as beautifully as Amina’s voice surely is, this compassionate, timely novel is highly recommended for all libraries." * Booklist, starred review *
"Watching Amina literally and figuratively find her voice—bolstered by community, friendship, and discovered inner strength—makes for rewarding reading." * Publishers Weekly *
"[A] relatable portrayal of a tween who wants to fit in, and who’s devoted to her faith even amid her confusion about her family’s 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 *
"Realistic fiction centered on a Pakistani-American Muslim girl is a refreshing change in the middle grade market.....It’s 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 *
"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 *
Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels Amina’s Voice, Amina’s Song, More to the Story, Drawing Deena, and the Zara’s Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It’s 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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781534459885 |
| ISBN 10 | 153445988X |
| Title | Amina's Song |
| Author | Hena Khan |
| Series | Amina's Voice |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2021-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Prizes | Winner of Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (Children's Literature) 2022 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |