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Jane Addams Honor Book
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The moving and critically acclaimed story of a young, artistic Bangladeshi girl who bravely defies tradition in order to support her family through hard times
Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family.
When Naima's rash effort to help puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her resourceful nature and her talents to bravely save the day.
Includes a glossary of Bangla words and an author's note about a changing Bangladesh and microfinance.
- Mitali Perkins - Author
- Jamie Hogan - Illustrator
Kindle Book
- ISBN: 9781607345077
- Release date: November 12, 2012
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- ISBN: 9781607345077
- Release date: November 12, 2012
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- ISBN: 9781607345077
- File size: 5776 KB
- Release date: November 12, 2012
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English
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ATOS Level:4.3
Lexile® Measure:730
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3