The Henna Wars
Adiba Jaigirdar
(Author)
Description
Impossible to put down. - Kirkus, starred review
Nishat doesn't want to lose her family, but she also doesn't want to hide who she is, and it only gets harder once a childhood friend walks back into her life. Flávia is beautiful and charismatic, and Nishat falls for her instantly. But when a school competition invites students to create their own businesses, both Flávia and Nishat decide to showcase their talent as henna artists. In a fight to prove who is the best, their lives become more tangled--but Nishat can't quite get rid of her crush, especially since Flávia seems to like her back. As the competition heats up, Nishat has a decision to make: stay in the closet for her family, or put aside her differences with Flávia and give their relationship a chance.Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Publish Date
May 12, 2020
Pages
400
Dimensions
5.7 X 8.1 X 1.4 inches | 1.1 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781624149689
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About the Author
Adiba Jaigirdar is a Bangladeshi and Irish writer and teacher. She has a BA in English and History, and an MA in Postcolonial Studies. She is also a contributor for Book Riot. Currently, she lives in Dublin, Ireland, where she writes with the help of many cups of tea and a lot of Hayley Kiyoko and Janelle Monáe.
Reviews
* "Debut author Jaigirdar seamlessly weaves issues of racism and homophobia into a fast-moving plot peopled with richly drawn characters...Impossible to put down."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
--Booklist Deeply satisfying... Highly recommended for fans of school stories that celebrate intersectional experiences.
--SLJ
