Drawing Deena

From the award-winning author of Amina’s Voice and Amina’s Song comes a “nuanced and quietly powerful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about a young Pakistani American artist determined to manage her anxiety and forge her own creative path. Deena’s never given a name to the familiar knot in her stomach that appears when her parents argue about money, when it’s time to go to school, or when she struggles to find the right words. She manages to make it through each day with the help of her friends and the art she loves to make. While her parents’ money troubles cause more and more stress, Deena wonders if she can use her artistic talents to ease their burden. She creates a logo and social media account to promote her mom’s home-based business selling clothes from Pakistan to the local community. With her cousin and friends modeling the outfits and lending their social media know-how, business picks up. But the success and attention make Deena’s cousin and best friend, Parisa, start to act funny. Suddenly Deena’s latest creative outlet becomes another thing that makes her feel nauseated and unsure of herself. After Deena reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help and that, with the right support, Deena can create something truly beautiful.Author: Khan, Hena,author
Contributors: Khan, Hena,author
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 256
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis
Edition: Reprint
Published/Release Date: 19 Jun 2025
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Simon & Schuster
Author/Director/Artist: Hena Khan
Dimension (cm): 194x130x15 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 15x189x130 mm
Item Weight (g): 175
Package Weight (g): 170