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"* ""A monumental achievement and exquisite testament to the power of collaboration and community, this novel moves beyond the reality of diversity into the necessity of it.""--SLJ ""A delight for cultural insiders that will charm and educate outsiders, this middle-grade anthology has something for everyone."" --Booklist ""These middle schoolers with varied interests create a wonderful mosaic representing a diverse community. Though the stories only feature characters of Indian or Pakistani heritage, there's a richness of regional representation (e.g., Gujarati, Maharashtrian, South Indian, and Bengali), as well as religious diversity (such as Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Sikh). A multifaceted celebration of a vibrant American community."" --Kirkus ""This powerful collection of short stories celebrates the broad diversity of middle schoolers from the South Asian community."" ""Together at the Center"" by Khan, ""Out in the Open"" by Rajani LaRocca, and ""The Map of Home"" by Sayantani DasGupta showcase the importance of open dialogue, community, and speaking out against anti-Asian/South Asian and Islamophobic incidents. Mitali Perkins's ""Smile Number Seven"" and ""Answered Prayers"" by N. H. Senzai address in-group judgment, both real and perceived, ethnic and religious; resulting self-defense mechanisms are handled with nuance and care in relation to single-parent households, disability, and domestic violence."" --Horn Book"

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Hena Khan is a Pakistani-American who was born and raised in Maryland, where she still lives. She enjoys writing about her culture as well as all sorts of other subjects, from spies to space travel. You can learn more about Hena by visiting her website: www.henakhan.com.

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