Anisa’s International Day
Written by Reem Faruqi
Published by HarperCollins Publishers
Anisa is super-excited about International Day and can’t wait to share her mother’s samosas with her class. But when someone else has the exact same idea, Anisa is crushed.
Going to her aunt’s dholki party gives her an idea for the perfect activity instead—mehndi! There’s only one problem: Anisa’s best friend doesn’t seem to like the idea. She doesn’t even seem to like Anisa anymore.
Will Anisa ever get to enjoy International Day?
Primary ISBN: 9780063206236
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 8 or older
Community Represented: Pakistani/Pakistani American
Themes: Celebrations, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Generation: 1st, The Arts, Welcoming by School
Setting: United States (Atlanta, GA)
Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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