Amina's Voice
Book description
A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2017
"For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can't get better than this book." -R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Timesbestseller Wonder
"Amina's anxieties are entirely relatable, but it's her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist." -Entertainment Weekly…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Amina's Voice as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Sometimes, a beautiful voice can be expressed through the spoken word rather than in song.
This is a lovely story about Amina, a twelve-year-old Pakistan American with perfect pitch. Amina’s best friend urges her to sign up for a solo, but Amina prefers to accompany on the piano.
I love that Hena Khan builds Amina’s acceptance of who she is! Uncle’s melodious reading of the Quran changes Amina’s attitude, and she and her brother agree to participate in a statewide Quran recitation competition.
But when their Islamic Center is vandalized, the community rallies, and Amina finds the courage to recite…
From Jennifer's list on middle-grade about kids making music.
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