Charlotte Award
2010 · Intermediate · Nominee
About This Book
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.
Awards
Sequoyah Book Award
2010 · Children's · Nominee
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award
2009 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2009 · Children's · Nominee
Jane Addams Children's Book Award
2008 · Books for Older Children · Honor Book
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
2008 · Children's Book · Nominee
Lupine Award
2007 · Children/Young Adult · Honor Book
Moonbeam Children's Book Award
2007 · Multicultural Fiction · Bronze Medal Winner
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