Our book recommendation this week comes from our lovely Friday librarian, Ms. Rebecca Kinney, who suggests Amina’s Voice.  This novel by Hena Khan is a great choice for 4th and 5th graders.

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.

Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight.  She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin.  Except now that she’s in middle school everything feels different.  Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls in the class, and even talking about changing her name to something more “American.”  Does Amina need to start changing too?  Or hiding who she is to fit in?

Ms. Kinney says:  “I love this book!  Amina is a wonderful honest character, struggling to fit in.  But she needs to stand out to help her community.  Compassionate and honest, it’s a great read.”  And it’s available in the Lincoln-Eliot Library!