Alina in a Pinch
Written by Shenaaz Nanji
Published by Second Story Press
Moving to a new city means Alina has to make new friends, and nothing is worse than lunch at a new school. When her grandmother visits, Alina is inspired to help her cook the delicious Afro-Indian meals she’s always loved, but a cruel note from a mysterious lunchtime bully leaves a bitter taste that even Nani’s excellent cooking can’t erase.
With an audition for Junior Chef fast approaching and Nani’s wise lessons helping her, can Alina embrace her heritage and convince her classmates that being different is a good thing?
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Publication Date: May 2022
Available As: Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American, Kenyan/Kenyan American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Discrimination: Cultural, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Generation: 1st, Multiracial Identity, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Canada (Calgary)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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