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What do you do with the wrong kind of attention? Dress Coded meets Amina's Voice in this new middle grade novel by Maleeha Siddiqui. Ainy is excited for summer! She plans on working at her mom's clothing store, having adventures with her best friend, and maybe even starting to wear the hijab--just like her big sister. Everything changes when a boy from her community starts messaging her and following her around, even showing up at the store while she's working! Ainy knows his behavior isn't okay, but she can't find the words to tell the people around her how the unwanted attention makes her uncomfotable. Finally, Ainy decides that she needs to start wearing the hijab to get him to leave her alone. She's always used fashion to express herself, so maybe now she can use it to become invisible. But things don't get any better--and Ainy starts to realize that she's lost her own sparkle along the way. Maybe she can't handle this all on her own. With the help of her best friend and her sister, Ainy must find a way to stand her ground and get the respect that she knows she deserves--no matter how she looks.

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"Praise for Barakah Beats School Library Journal Best Book of the Year New York Public Library Best Book of the Year Junior Library Guild gold Standard Selection Indie's Introduce Pick Indie Next Pick ""This book about friendship and faith absolutely sings."" -- Buzzfeed ★ ""Every elementary and middle school library will benefit from this touching story."" -- School Library Journal, starred review Praise for Bhai For Now ""An uplifting, culturally inclusive, and lively exploration of family bonds."" -- School Library Journal ""A Parent Trap redux that doesn't disappoint. A delightful tale of family love and complexity."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""A compelling and emotionally resonant story with a satisfyingly outlandish plot. Give to fans of Gordon Korman's realistic fiction."" -- Booklist ""This is an engaging read that balances humor, suspense, and genuine feelings of insecurity and betrayal."" -- School Library Connection"

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Maleeha Siddiqui is an American writer of Pakistani descent who loves to tell stories for all ages about the American Muslim experience. She can't live without caffeine, rainy days, and books with a whole lot of heart. She is the author of Barakah Beats, a Junior Library Guild Selection and an ABA Indies Next List Pick, Bhai for Now, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and Any Way You Look. By day, Maleeha works in the biotech industry. She grew up and continues to reside with her family in Virginia. Find her at maleehasiddiqui.com and on Instagram at @malsidink.

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