Talia wants to be as graceful as the bhangra dancers at the mehndi: Bend! Twirl! Snap! But her feet drag and her arms freeze when she tries to dance in front of others.
Instead, she shrinks in her chair. But maybe with some help from her dadi, Talia will find the courage to take to the floor. Then, can she convince Dadi to join her?
Acclaimed author Hena Khan has crafted a sweetly authentic story about overcoming inhibitions through the joys of dance, community, and family. Her text is beautifully brought to life by Sandhya Prabhat’s stunning illustrations.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0063265028 Ages 4-7
Keywords: dance, shyness, believing in yourself, trusting yourself, customs and traditions, courage, community, family, diverse books, multicultural, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, South Asian American
Meet the Author:
Hena Khan has been publishing books for children, including many that center Pakistani American and Muslim characters, for over two decades. Hena’s bestselling novels include Amina’s Voice, winner of the APALA award, and More to the Story. She is also the author of the Zayd Saleem Chasing the Dream, Zara’s Rules, and Super You! series. Hena’s acclaimed picture books include Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It’s Ramadan, Curious George. She has served on the board of We Need Diverse Books and is a member of the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, DC. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland.
