Sister Friend / words by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow ; pictures by Shahrzad Maydani.
"Ameena feels invisible. It's been that way since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness, her hijab, even though the other kids do not. Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can't seem to findthe right words or do the right things. Until one day, they find them together: "Assalamu Alaikum, Sister. Welcome.""-- Provided by publisher.
"Perfect for fans of The Day You Begin and Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, a heartwarming new picture book celebrating the unique joy of cultivating friendships within your cultural communityAmeena feels invisible. It's been that way since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness and her hijab, even though the other kids do not. Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can't seem to find the right words or do the right things. Until one day, they find them together: "Assalamu Alaikum, Sister. Welcome.""-- Provided by publisher.
Ameena feels invisible in her all-white class, but she soon finds friendship and community with a new Muslim student.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781419767210
- ISBN: 1419767216
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4 to 8. Abrams Books for Young Readers. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African Americans > Juvenile fiction. Muslims > Juvenile fiction. Friendship > Juvenile fiction. Schools > Juvenile fiction. Friendships. |
| Genre: | Picture books. Fiction. |
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 12 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | E THO (Text) | 30229101389939 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Ameena feels invisible. It's been that way since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness, her hijab, even though the other kids do not. Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can't seem to findthe right words or do the right things. Until one day, they find them together: "Assalamu Alaikum, Sister. Welcome.""--
"Perfect for fans of The Day You Begin and Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, a heartwarming new picture book celebrating the unique joy of cultivating friendships within your cultural communityAmeena feels invisible. It's been that way since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness and her hijab, even though the other kids do not. Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can't seem to find the right words or do the right things. Until one day, they find them together: "Assalamu Alaikum, Sister. Welcome.""--
Ameena feels invisible in her all-white class, but she soon finds friendship and community with a new Muslim student.
"Perfect for fans of The Day You Begin and Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, a heartwarming new picture book celebrating the unique joy of cultivating friendships within your cultural communityAmeena feels invisible. It's been that way since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness and her hijab, even though the other kids do not. Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can't seem to find the right words or do the right things. Until one day, they find them together: "Assalamu Alaikum, Sister. Welcome.""--
Ameena feels invisible in her all-white class, but she soon finds friendship and community with a new Muslim student.
