Anisa's International Day

From the award-winning author of Unsettled, meet Anisa, the adorable Pakistani American heroine of this younger middle grade novel. Anisa excitedly prepares for International Day, planning to share her mother's samosas with her class. However, when she discovers someone else has the same idea, she is disheartened. An alternative arises when Anisa attends her aunt's dholki party and decides to introduce her class to the art of mehndi. Despite her excitement, her best friend is not supportive, causing Anisa to question their friendship. Filled with black-and-white art, recipes, and activities, this book captures the challenges and triumphs of sharing one's culture and navigating friendships.