On Shelves Now: CHILD OF SPRING by Farhana Zia

192 p.
Publisher: Peachtree
Ages: 8 to 12

Basanta longs for the beautiful ring worn by her young mistress, but when it comes into her possession, she realizes that it's not the wonderful possession she expected. Increasingly aware of the struggles of her less privileged friends, Lali and Bala, she finds a way to improve their lives and entertain their community - and the beautiful ring takes on new meaning.

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On Shelves Now: THE GARDEN OF MY IMAAN by Farhana Zia

192 p.
Publisher: Peachtree
Ages: 8 to 12

Aliya already struggles with trying to fit in, feeling confident enough to talk to the cute boy or stand up to mean kidsâ-the fact that sheâ's Muslim is just another thing to deal with. When Marwa, a Moroccan girl who shares her faith if not her culture, comes to Aliyaâ's school, Aliya wonders even more about who she is, what she believes, and where she fits in. Should she fast for Ramadan? Should she wear the hijab? Sheâ's old enough for both, but does she really want to call attention to herself?

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