6/21/2023 0 Comments Rickshaw Girl by Mitali PerkinsReaders familiar with Khan’s Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream books, set a few years after this series opener, will recognize the bustling Pakistani American Muslim household. Chapman, who has sadly left Maryland for balmy Florida, Zara is apprehensive when a family with two kids moves into his house, potentially upsetting the delicate social balance. 7-10)Ī 10 ¾-year-old girl weathers changes in her social circle-and her sense of self.ĭubbed “Queen of the Neighborhood” by beloved neighbor Mr. A child-eye’s view of Bangladesh that makes a strong and accessible statement about heritage, tradition and the changing role of women, Naima’s story will be relished by students and teachers alike. Straightforward black-and-white pastel illustrations incorporate alpaca patterns and depict various elements of Naima’s daily life, and a helpful Bangla glossary and informative notes are included. Now Naima is more determined then ever to help her family-and prove that being a girl can be a good thing. Naima does have a special talent she can paint beautiful alpacas-traditional patterns used by women to decorate Bangladeshi homes during special occasions-but how can this help her make money? When Naima decides to disguise herself as a boy and drive the rickshaw, she accidentally crashes it, and the family’s debt soars even higher. If only she were a boy like her friend Saleem, she’d be able to drive her father’s rickshaw and add to the family’s income. Money is tight, and Naima wants to do something to help her family.
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