Nadia's Hands by Karen English

English, K. (1999). Nadia’s Hands. Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Boyds Mills Press.
 
Summary:

Nadia, a Pakistani-American girl, is chosen to a be a flower girl in her Aunt Laila’s traditional Pakistani wedding.  Beautiful designs made with medndi decorate her hands as part of her getting ready for the wedding.  Initially, Nadia is nervous about what others will think of her hands.  Nadia gains a deeper understanding and respect for her Pakistani culture.  Urdu is the language of Pakistan.  Several Urdu words are written into the text.  A pronunciation guide and the definitions are included in a note at the beginning of the book.

Awards:

• None known for this book (will update if I learn of any).

• Author, Karen English, has received the Jane Addams Children's Book Award, ALA Notable Children's Book Award, and the Coretta Scott King Honor.

Resources:

• Read an interview with the author