Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2024
- ISBN
- 9781773217932
- Book Title
- Mehndi Boy
- Publisher
- Annick Press, The Limited
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes, Balakumar, Jani
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Author
- Zain Bandali
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Religious / Muslim, Readers / Chapter Books, Clothing & Dress, Lgbt
- Item Weight
- 9.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 108 Pages
Mehndi Boy – paperback Bandali, Zain|Balakumar, Jani
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Annick Press, The Limited
ISBN-10
1773217933
ISBN-13
9781773217932
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12061604025
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mehndi Boy
Number of Pages
108 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Religious / Muslim, Readers / Chapter Books, Clothing & Dress, Lgbt
Publication Year
2024
Illustrator
Yes, Balakumar, Jani
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
9.2 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20240110
Reviews
“A triumph . . . navigates topics such as socially constructed genderroles and the evolution of culture and tradition, while also showcasing abeautiful form of art and a joyful childhood experience.” –DannyRamadan, author of Salma the Syrian Chef and Salma Makes a Home, “[A] fast-paced chapter book, replete with vibrant illustrations . . . This would be a lovely read-aloud, taking readers on an emotional journey along with Tehzeeb.” –Booklist, 09/28/23, “Mehndi Boy feels warmly familiar and highly original at the same time. I was totally charmed by it.” –Ali Sethi, musician and author, “Tehzeeb’s passion for art shines through in this well-crafted, sensitively rendered chapter book as the boy explores his anxieties about bucking traditional gender roles and his doubts about articulating his feelings to those he loves.” –Kirkus Reviews, 08/12/23, “A delightful story about finding inspiration in unexpected places, thevirtue of practice, and the beauty in so-called imperfection. Tez’stenacity is admirable and, ultimately, transformative. The world needsmore ‘mehndi boys’!”–Vivek Shraya, author of The Boy & the Bindi and God Loves Hair
Grade From
First Grade
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Grade To
Sixth Grade
Synopsis
“Delightful . . . the world needs more ‘mehndi boys!'” –Vivek Shraya, author of The Boy and the Bindi and God Loves Hair ” I was totally charmed by it.” –Ali Sethi, musician and author An artistic, fashion-loving boy unlocks a new talent–and learns to stand up for it–in this chapter book perfect for fans of the Sadiq series and Meet Yasmin ! Tehzeeb drew curvy clouds, grand galaxies, squirmy squiggles, and delicate dots. He made charming checkerboards and even perfected paisleys. His practice was finally paying off! The first time Tehzeeb tries mehndi, his passion for the art form blossoms. Soon, he’s creating designs for all his friends and family, and dreams of becoming the most in-demand mehndi artist in town. So Tez is hurt and confused when his favorite uncle tells him mehndi isn’t for boys. His art brings people joy. How could it be wrong? Tehzeeb doesn’t want to disappoint his uncle. But when a crisis before his cousin’s wedding puts his talents to the test, Tehzeeb must find the courage to be his true creative self. Jani Balakumar’s expressive, vibrant illustrations bring Tehzeeb’s designs–and his community–to life. This charming, affirming story by debut author Zain Bandali will have you celebrating creativity, artistic expression, and being unapologetically yourself. Readers can learn more about mehndi at home with activities at the end of the book., “Delightful . . . the world needs more ‘mehndi boys!'” –Vivek Shraya, author of The Boy and the Bindi and God Loves Hair “I was totally charmed by it.” –Ali Sethi, musician and author An artistic, fashion-loving boy unlocks a new talent–and learns to stand up for it–in this chapter book perfect for fans of the Sadiq series and Meet Yasmin! Tehzeeb drew curvy clouds, grand galaxies, squirmy squiggles, and delicate dots. He made charming checkerboards and even perfected paisleys. His practice was finally paying off! The first time Tehzeeb tries mehndi, his passion for the art form blossoms. Soon, he’s creating designs for all his friends and family, and dreams of becoming the most in-demand mehndi artist in town. So Tez is hurt and confused when his favorite uncle tells him mehndi isn’t for boys. His art brings people joy. How could it be wrong? Tehzeeb doesn’t want to disappoint his uncle. But when a crisis before his cousin’s wedding puts his talents to the test, Tehzeeb must find the courage to be his true creative self. Jani Balakumar’s expressive, vibrant illustrations bring Tehzeeb’s designs–and his community–to life. This charming, affirming story by debut author Zain Bandali will have you celebrating creativity, artistic expression, and being unapologetically yourself. Readers can learn more about mehndi at home with activities at the end of the book., “Delightful . . . the world needs more ‘mehndi boys!'” –Vivek Shraya, author of The Boy & the Bindi and God Loves Hair “I was totally charmed by it.” –Ali Sethi, musician and author Now in paperback! An artistic, fashion-loving boy unlocks a new talent–and learns to stand up for it–in this chapter book perfect for fans of the Sadiq series and Meet Yasmin! The first time Tehzeeb tries mehndi, his passion for the art form blossoms. Soon, he’s creating designs for all his friends and family, and dreams of becoming the most in-demand mehndi artist in town. So Tez is hurt and confused when his favorite uncle tells him mehndi isn’t for boys. His art brings people joy. How could it be wrong? Tehzeeb doesn’t want to disappoint his uncle. But when a crisis before his cousin’s wedding puts his talents to the test, Tehzeeb must find the courage to be his true creative self. Jani Balakumar’s expressive, vibrant illustrations bring Tehzeeb’s designs–and his community–to life. This charming, affirming story by debut author Zain Bandali will have you celebrating creativity, artistic expression, and being unapologetically yourself. Readers can learn more about mehndi at home with activities at the end of the book. “A triumph.” –Danny Ramadan, author of Salma the Syrian Chef and the Salma series
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