Anisa's International Day

Name: Anisa's International Day
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Reem Faruqi
ISBN: 9780063206274

Author: Reem Faruqi

Narrator: Ariana Delawari

Unabridged: 1 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 09/20/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

From the award-winning author of Unsettled, meet Anisa, the adorable Pakistani American heroine of this irresistible younger middle grade novel about a girl who introduces her class to the art of mehndi for International Day. Filled with recipes, and activities and perfect for fans of Meet Yasmin!""Genuine, sweet, and relatable. Anisa problems solves her way out of more than one sticky situation with sometimes unexpected—and joyful—results."" —Maleeha Siddiqui, author of Barakah BeatsAnisa 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? Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Reem Faruqi

Reem Faruqi is the award-winning author of Unsettled, Golden Girl, Anisa’s International Day, Call Me Adnan, Swimming Toward a Dream, Do You Even Know Me?, The House Without Lights, and Zarina Divided. She is also the author of the ALA Notable picture books Lailah’s Lunchbox and Amira’s Picture Day as well as the acclaimed Milloo’s Mind and I Can Help. Of Pakistani descent, Reem immigrated to Peachtree City, Georgia, in the United States from the United Arab Emirates when she was thirteen years old. Reem is also a teacher and photographer who loves to doodle. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and four daughters. Visit her online at reemfaruqi.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Wendi on June 07, 2022

Every school needs International Day! Anisa is excited about International Day, but she doesn't know what she should bring. She wanted to bring samosas, but overhears another classmate volunteering to bring samosas, and of course, Anisa doesn't want to look like she's copying. She's an artist, and b......more

Goodreads review by Afoma (Reading Middle Grade) on March 13, 2023

Anisa’s International Day is a delightful, heartwarming, and culturally expressive young middle grade book. Featuring a likable, relatable young protagonist, this illustrated chapter book centers on themes of family, sisterhood, friendship, and the love and pride of Pakistani culture. I recommend th......more

Goodreads review by Kirin on August 04, 2022

Full of determination, creativity, culture, misunderstandings, and learning from your mistakes, this story will resonate with readers 6-10 who want to solve problems on their own, stand out and be special, and who must own up to their mistakes when they happen. In just under a hundred pages of stor......more

Goodreads review by The Book Sieve on June 10, 2023

Anisa’s International Day is a chapter book accompanied by illustrations that are bound to capture the interest of kids and help introduce the multicultural theme for those who might be new to it. Synopsis Anisa’s school is having an International Day and all the students are encouraged to share somet......more

Goodreads review by Shifa on April 21, 2022

I think everyone knows I am obsessed with Reem Faruqi’s writing and this chapter book is as delightful as a sweet chocolate frosted donut (like the one Anisa eats😉)❤️ Genre: Chapter Book Ages: 6-10 Available: Amazon (preorder- it releases Fall 2022) Anisa loves turquoise and turtles, but she loves her b......more