Anisa's International Day - by Reem Faruqi (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

From the award-winning author of Unsettled, meet Anisa, the adorable Pakistani American heroine of this irresistible younger middle grade novel about a girl who introduces her class to the art of mehndi for International Day. Filled with fun black-and-white interior art, recipes, and activities in the back matter and perfect for fans of Meet Yasmin!

Anisa is super-excited about International Day and can't wait to share her mother's samosas with her class. But when someone else has the exact same idea, Anisa is crushed.

Going to her aunt's dholki party gives her an idea for the perfect activity instead--mehndi! There's only one problem: Anisa's best friend doesn't seem to like the idea. She doesn't even seem to like Anisa anymore.

Will Anisa ever get to enjoy International Day?

• Pakistani American Culture: Join Anisa as she shares the joy of a dholki party, the taste of homemade samosas, and the beautiful art of mehndi.
• Social Emotional Learning: A sweet story about navigating big feelings when a friendship is tested and learning that a real apology comes from the heart.
• Middle Grade School Story: Perfect for young readers who love stories about classroom projects, best friend misunderstandings, and finding your place.
• Hands-On Activities Included: Extend the fun beyond the final page with easy-to-follow recipes and craft ideas straight from Anisa's world!

Review Quotes

"Genuine, sweet, and relatable... you can't help but root for driven Anisa as she problems solves her way out of more than one sticky situation with sometimes unexpected-and joyful-results."

"A winsome tale starring a determined young protagonist." - Kirkus Reviews