Barakah Beats

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“This book about friendship and faith absolutely sings.” –– Buzzfeed

Perfect for fans of The First Rule of Punk or Save Me a Seat, this is a sweet, powerful, and joyous novel about a girl who finds her voice on her own terms.

Twelve-year-old Nimra Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but now it's time to go to "real school."

Nimra's nervous, but as long as she has Jenna, her best friend who already goes to the public school, 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 around the other kids.

Desperate to fit in and get back in Jenna's good graces, Nimra accepts an unlikely invitation to join the school's popular 8th grade boy band, Barakah Beats. The only problem is, Nimra was taught that music isn't allowed in Islam, and she knows her parents would be disappointed if they found out. So she devises a simple plan: join the band, win Jenna back, then quietly drop out before her parents find out.

But dropping out of the band proves harder than expected. Not only is her plan to get Jenna back working, but Nimra really likes hanging out with the band―they value her contributions and respect how important her faith is to her. Then Barakah Beats signs up for a talent show to benefit refugees, and Nimra's lies start to unravel. With the show only a few weeks away and Jenna's friendship hanging in the balance, Nimra has to decide whether to betray her bandmates―or herself.

 
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# of Pages: 304

Book Binding: Paperback

Year of Publication: 2022

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Language: en

ISBN: 9781338702088

Maleeha Siddiqui is a talented writer and storyteller who hails from Pakistan. She has a passion for exploring different cultures and traditions, which is reflected in her writing. With a degree in English Literature, Maleeha has always had a love for words and storytelling. She has previously published short stories and poems, but Barakah Beats is her first full-length novel. Through her writing, Maleeha hopes to break barriers and promote understanding and empathy among diverse communities. When she's not writing, Maleeha can be found exploring new places, trying new cuisines, and spending quality time with her family.