Amina's voice

By Hena Khan

Subjects: Friendship, fiction, Muslims, fiction, Vandalism, Social Issues, Family, Middle school students, General (see also headings under Social Issues), Fiction, JUVENILE FICTION, Children's fiction, Prejudice & Racism, Muslims, Pakistani Americans, Juvenile fiction, Identity (Psychology), Schools, Friendship

Description: "A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community"-- A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school. After her local mosque if vandalized, she is devastated. Her friend Soojin is talking about changing her name. Does Amina need to become more "American" and hide who she really is?