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Amina Banana and the formula for friendship

After moving from Syria to Indiana, third-grade science enthusiast Amina tries to find the perfect formula to make friends at her new school.

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Main Author: Safadi, Shifa Saltagi (Author)
Other Authors: Jaleel, Aaliya (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2025.
Series:Safadi, Shifa Saltagi. Amina Banana ; #01.
Subjects:
Schools > Juvenile fiction.
Friendship > Juvenile fiction.
Immigrants > Juvenile fiction.
Muslims > Juvenile fiction.
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Summary:After moving from Syria to Indiana, third-grade science enthusiast Amina tries to find the perfect formula to make friends at her new school.
Physical Description:pages ; cm
Audience:Ages 6-9 years.
ISBN:9780593699225
9780593699140
Author Notes:SHIFA SALTAGI SAFADI is the National Book Award winning author of Kareem Between , the Amina Banana series, and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid . She has a bachelor's degree in English literature, is a former English teacher, and is passionate about spreading her love of reading and writing through school visits and story-times. Shifa was born in Syria and immigrated to the US with her parents as a young girl. She lives near Chicago with her husband and four children.

Visit Shifa online at ShifaSafadi.com and on Instagram @ShifaSaltagiSafadi

AALIYA JALEEL is a Sri-Lankan American illustrator based in Dallas, Texas, who loves illustrating bright, bold color palettes, Islamic and South-Asian inspired patterns, and floral motifs. Some of her past works include the books Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise . In addition to being an illustrator, Aaliya also works as a designer for animation. Visit Aaliya online at www.aaliyamj.com.

Find Aaliya on Instagram! @aaliyamj

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