Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan #1)
Written by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Ani Bushry
Published by Amulet Books
Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can’t help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya’s siblings clearly need help with their projects. Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents, or clean her grandmother’s room? Except everything Marya does seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able pull it together and throw the best party ever?!
Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore:
- Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (Marya Khan #2)
- Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (Marya Khan #3)
- Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (Marya Khan #4)
- Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (Marya Khan #5)
- Marya Khan and the Abominable Ski Trip (Marya Khan #6)
Primary ISBN: 9781419761164
Publication Date: October 2022
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Pakistani/Pakistani American
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Generation: 2nd, Genre: Humor, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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