AMINA BANANA AND THE FORMULA FOR FAIRNESS written by Shifa Saltagi Safadi, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel, read by Shereen Lani Younes

Shifa Saltagi Safadi’s AMINA BANANA AND THE FORMULA FOR FAIRNESS is the fourth in the series that begins with Amina’s arriving in America after fleeing Syria. There’s a lot of evolution in this series as Amina’s language and friendships grow and she deals with the complexities of integrating her Muslim beliefs with school activities, negotiating friendships, missing her past. Illustrations by Aaliya Jaleel add meaning and clarity. In this latest, nothing feels fair when science-loving Amina is paired with her least favorite person for the science fair and anticipates the departure of her beloved grandmother for Syria. You can find a link to the book and audio in the purchase button below.