Any Way You Look

BIPOC

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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# of Pages: 256

Book Binding: Hardcover

Year of Publication: 2024

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Language: en

ISBN: 9781339010267

Maleeha Siddiqui is an emerging author with a passion for storytelling. Born and raised in Pakistan, she has always been drawn to the power of words and their ability to transport readers to different worlds. After completing her education in English literature, Maleeha pursued a career in writing, exploring various genres and honing her craft. Her debut novel, Any Way You Look, is a reflection of her multicultural upbringing and her fascination with the complexities of human relationships. With her vivid imagination and captivating writing style, Maleeha hopes to continue captivating readers with her future works.