Books like Amina's voice by Hena Khan
Amina faces the challenge of balancing her proud Pakistani‑American Muslim heritage with the pressures of middle‑school life. After the local mosque is vandalized, she feels torn between staying true to her roots and blending in. Her close friend Soojin, who is contemplating a name change, sparks a conversation about cultural identity and how much of herself Amina needs to adapt to fit American norms.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Hena Khan
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