Amira's Picture Day

By Reem Faruqi, Fahmida Azim (Illustrator)

Eid or school picture day? Amira must choose.

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32 pages· 900 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Amira eagerly anticipates Eid's joyous celebrations, but a school picture day conflict looms. Torn between festive traditions and class memories, she must find a way to be in two places at once. As the day unfolds, Amira's heart is divided between the mosque's vibrant festivities and the absence from her class photo. Can a spontaneous idea on the ride home solve her dilemma? Join Amira on a heartfelt journey of cultural celebration and personal discovery, where a creative solution might just save the day.

From the publisher

Ramadan has come to an end, and Amira can’t wait to stay home from school to celebrate Eid. There’s just one hiccup: it’s also school picture day. How can Amira be in two places at once? An ALSC Notable Children’s Book Just the thought of Eid makes Amira warm and tingly inside. From wearing new clothes to handing out goody bags at the mosque, Amira can’t wait for the festivities to begin. But when a flier on the fridge catches her eye, Amira’s stomach goes cold. Not only is it Eid, it’s also school picture day. If she’s not in her class picture, how will her classmates remember her? Won’t her teacher wonder where she is? Though the day’s celebrations at the mosque are everything Amira was dreaming of, her absence at picture day weighs on her. A last-minute idea on the car ride home might just provide the solution to everything in this delightful story from acclaimed author Reem Faruqi, illustrated with vibrant color by Fahmida Azim. A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearA CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the YearA CSMCL Best Multicultural Children’s Book of the Year

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