Starry Henna Night (The Party Diaries #2)
Written by Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
Published by Scholastic Inc.
Priya plans a henna-night party that is out-of-this-world in the second installment of this full-color early chapter book series!
Priya’s party-planning business is hired to put together a henna-night party for teenagers! Priya gets more and more nervous as she struggles to find a theme for the party. What do TEENAGERS like?! All she knows for sure is that this party will help save endangered pangolins! So can Priya create a perfect henna-night party or will it be a flop?
This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore:
- Awesome Orange Birthday (The Party Diaries #1)
- Top Secret Anniversary (The Party Diaries #3)
- Fairy-Tale Puppy Picnic (The Party Diaries #4)
- Lucky Mermaid Sleepover (The Party Diaries #5)
Primary ISBN: 9781338799828
Publication Date: April 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Chapter Book, Age 05 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Activism, Animals, Celebrations, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Extended, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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Engagement Materials:
How Much Do You Know About Starry Henna Night?
DIY Your Party! – Starry Lantern
Source: Scholastic Inc.