Drawing Deena by Hena Khan Hardcover Book

Description: Drawing Deena by Hena Khan A Pakistani-American girl dreams of being an artist, struggles with anxiety, and learnes to stand up for herself. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the award-winning author of Aminas Voice and Aminas Song comes a "nuanced and quietly powerful" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about a young Pakistani American artist determined to manage her anxiety and forge her own creative path. Deenas never given a name to the familiar knot in her stomach that appears when her parents argue about money, when its time to go to school, or when she struggles to find the right words. She manages to make it through each day with the help of her friends and the art she loves to make. While her parents money troubles cause more and more stress, Deena wonders if she can use her artistic talents to ease their burden. She creates a logo and social media account to promote her moms home-based business selling clothes from Pakistan to the local community. With her cousin and friends modeling the outfits and lending their social media know-how, business picks up. But the success and attention make Deenas cousin and best friend, Parisa, start to act funny. Suddenly Deenas latest creative outlet becomes another thing that makes her feel nauseated and unsure of herself. After Deena reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help and that, with the right support, Deena can create something truly beautiful. Author Biography Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels Aminas Voice, Aminas Song, More to the Story, Drawing Deena, and the Zaras Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and Its Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family. You can learn more about Hena and her books by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com or connecting with her @HenaKhanBooks. Review "Through candid first-person narration, Khan (Zaras Rules for Living Your Best Life) examines adolescent anxiety and its various triggers and depicts adaptive coping mechanisms, including making the most of mentorship and support from ones community. " -- Publishers Weekly * 1/22/24 *"this book is written with an authentic middle school voice and blends culture, realistic worries, and mental health in a way upper elementary school and young middle school readers will appreciate." -- School Library Journal * 1/1/24 *"A sensitive look at the effect of anxiety and the pressures of today (including social media) on young peoples mental health." -- Horn Book * Janaury/February 2024 **Khan skillfully weaves in cultural references and Urdu phrases alongside thoughtful questions about the arts, mental health, social media, parent-child relationships, and the pressures adolescent girls face about their appearances. A nuanced and quietly powerful story. -- Kikrus, STARRED REVIEW * 12/1/23 * Details ISBN153445991X Author Hena Khan Pages 240 Audience Age 8-12 Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781534459915 Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Simon & Schuster Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781534459922 Illustrations f-c jacket (spfx: foil & emboss) ISBN-10 153445991X UK Release Date 2024-03-14 AU Release Date 2024-03-19 Publication Date 2024-02-06 US Release Date 2024-02-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160754302;

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