Category Archives: weddings

The Great Henna Party by Humera Malik, illustrated by Sonali Zohra

Posted on March 31, 2024 by susanh579

The Great Henna Party by Humera Malik, illustrated by Sonali Zohra. Lantana Publishing, 2024. 9781915244604 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  On the eve … Continue reading →

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Mehndi Boy by Zain Bandali, illustrated by Jani Balakumar

Posted on August 21, 2023 by susanh579

Mehndi Boy by Zain Bandali, illustrated by Jani Balakumar. Annick Press, 2023. 9781773217925 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (publication date 10/24/23) Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Tehzeeb … Continue reading →

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A Garden in My Hands by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

Posted on June 29, 2023 by susanh579

A Garden in My Hands by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat. Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. 9780593427101 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book:   … Continue reading →

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My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel. Amulet Books, 2022. 9781419754531 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? High school senior Zurika Damani … Continue reading →

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Hassan and Aneesa Go to a Nikaah

Posted on August 9, 2022 by susanh579

Hassan and Aneesa Go to a Nikaah by Yasmeen Rahim, illustrated by Rakaiya Azzouz. Kube Publishing, 2022. 9780860378716  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback picture book What did you like about the book?  … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Sisters by Monika Singh Gangotra, illustrated by Michaela Dias-Hayes

Posted on May 8, 2022 by susanh579

Sunflower Sisters by Monika Singh Gangotra, illustrated by Michaela Dias-Hayes. Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2022. 9781728252315 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Advanced Reader’s Copy picture book What did you like about the book? Amrita and … Continue reading →

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