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Anisa's International Day

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$10.36 $16.99 In stock

Category: Signed Books

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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!

Meet Anisa—she loves baking, turquoise, turtles, and ingenious ideas!

Anisa is super excited about International Day and can’t wait to share her mother’s samosas with her class. But when someone 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? Reem Faruqi, the talented author of Unsettled, has written a heartwarming younger middle grade novel starring Anisa, a kind, driven, and courageous Pakistani American girl.

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Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sophia ★★★★★

My daughter spotted the signed bookplate on the title page right away and thought that was the coolest part. Anisa introducing her class to Pakistani food and traditions sparked a long dinner conversation about my own family's recipes. Sweet story, and the signature makes it feel like a keeper.

George ★★★★★

This is a warm, heartfelt read about Anisa’s adventures—my kid finished it in one sitting. The signed bookplate adds a personal feel that makes it a lovely gift.

Joshua ★★★★☆

The signed bookplate makes it feel like a special keepsake, and the story about Anisa navigating her Pakistani American identity feels both fresh and relatable. My daughter finished it in two days, which says a lot. Only wish the book had been a bit longer to explore her friend group more.