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2) Meet Yasmin!
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In this compilation of four separately published books, Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.
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Growing up in Pakistan, Maria Latif has been bounced between reluctant relatives for as long as she can remember--first because of her parents' constant travel, and then because of their deaths. Maria has always been a difficult child, and it never takes long for her guardians to tire of her. So when old friends of her parents offer to "give her a better life" in the United States, Maria is shipped to a host family across the world. When Maria arrives...
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"Imaan and her friends London and Olivia are excited to take on their newest pet sitting client: a fluffy rescue dog named Candy. Candy isn't like any of their previous clients. This poor pup is quiet, nervous, and a little sad. The girls decide that what Candy needs is to be cheered up in a major way. But how to turn a dog frown upside down? Imaan isn't sure, but she's willing to try anything! Even getting Candy some baby chick BFFs. If Imaan can...
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While her parents are out to dinner, a bored Yasmin decides to try on some of her mother's clothes, including her new shalwar kameez, which gets ripped--but with the help of Nana, Nani, and a glue-gun, the garment gets fixed, and Yasmin puts on an impromptu fashion show when her parents get home.
11) Bunny bonanza
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"While trying to drum up more business for Must Love Pets, Imaan and her friends London and Olivia find their plan of having the rabbit they're watching perform at a neighborhood street party landing them in a tricky situation"--
12) Barakah Beats
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"It's Nimra Sharif's first time going to public school. Nimra's nervous, but as long as she has her best friend, Jenna, by her side, she figures she can take on just about anything. Unfortunately, middle school is hard. The teachers are mean, the schedule is confusing, and Jenna starts giving hijab-wearing Nimra the cold shoulder aorund the other kids. Desperate to fit in and save her friendship with Jenna, Nimra accepts an unlikely invitation to...