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The Greatest

By: Veera Hiranandani

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In this poignant tribute to grandparents everywhere, a grandfather reflects on his loving relationship with his three grandchildren. This story beautifully captures how love can make anyone "the greatest" in someone's eyes. From Newbery Honor author Veera Hiranandani and National Book Award finalist Vesper Stamper comes a poignant story about the love between grandparents and grandchildren. Grandpa loves Sundays-- that's when his three grandchildren come to visit. They act out plays and catch fireflies in the yard and build a sukkot to celebrate the harvest. His grandchildren bestow affection and admiration on him. Sometimes, though, he wonders why they think he's so great? Should he tell them that he's just an average, ordinary man? Here is a book that wonderfully captures how simple, everyday moments can turn into treasured memories, and how the power of love makes us all the "greatest" to somebody.

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0593645561

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9780593645567

How to Find What You're Not Looking For

By: Veera Hiranandani

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How to Find What You're Not Looking For

By: Veera Hiranandani

New historical fiction from a Newbery Honor–winning author about how middle schooler Ariel Goldberg's life changes when her big sister elopes following the 1967 Loving v. Virginia decision, and she's forced to grapple with both her family's prejudice and the antisemitism she experiences, as she defines her own beliefs. Cover may vary. Twelve-year-old Ariel Goldberg's life feels like the moment after the final guest leaves the party. Her family's Jewish bakery runs into financial trouble, and her older sister has eloped with a young man from India following the Supreme Court decision that strikes down laws banning interracial marriage. As change becomes Ariel's only constant, she's left to hone something that will be with her always--her own voice.

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385

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Penguin

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0525555056

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9780525555056

Amil and the After

By: Veera Hiranandani

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Amil and the After

By: Veera Hiranandani

A hopeful and heartwarming story about finding joy after tragedy, Amil and the After is a companion to the beloved and award-winning Newbery Honor novel The Night Diary, by acclaimed author Veera Hiranandani At the turn of the new year in 1948, Amil and his family are trying to make a home in India, now independent of British rule. Both Muslim and Hindu, twelve-year-old Amil is not sure what home means anymore. The memory of the long and difficult journey from their hometown in what is now Pakistan lives with him. And despite having an apartment in Bombay to live in and a school to attend, life in India feels uncertain. Nisha, his twin sister, suggests that Amil begin to tell his story through drawings meant for their mother, who died when they were just babies. Through Amil, readers witness the unwavering spirit of a young boy trying to make sense of a chaotic world, and find hope for himself and a newly reborn nation.

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0525555064

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9780525555063

A Passport to Pastries! #3

By: Veera Hiranandani

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A Passport to Pastries! #3

By: Veera Hiranandani

Written by Newbery Honor winner Veera Hiranandani, with all-new, lively illustrations by Christine Almeda! Phoebe G. Green has never given much thought to food, but when a new French classmate enters the cafeteria with a lunchbox full of unusual foods, a new love is born. Spunky and likable, Phoebe is a budding foodie who's sure to win over your heart--and stomach! Phoebe and her family are joining Camille and her parents on a trip to Paris. Phoebe can't wait to see the sights and taste real French food! But even though they're in one of the most magical cities in the world, Phoebe isn't having as much fun as she expected. Can she and Camille still be friends even if they don't always like the same things?

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130

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Penguin

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0593096932

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9780593096932

Cooking Club Chaos! #4

By: Veera Hiranandani

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Cooking Club Chaos! #4

By: Veera Hiranandani

Gently humorous black-and-white illustrations pair nicely with the text. With all the foodies out there, this delightful series deserves a long shelf life…and many more courses."--Kirkus Reviews "Fans of Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody . . . will enjoy this."--School Library Journal "Age-appropriate humor via an outspoken, lovable, take-charge narrator. Dreidemy’s wiggly spot illustrations, meanwhile, supply plenty of nervous energy."--Booklist Phoebe’s best friend Sage has the same lunch every day: a turkey sandwich, a cheese stick, and a bag of popcorn. Phoebe doesn’t understand why he won’t try new things, and is determined to convince him to. She and Camille come up with the perfect solution: a cooking club to show Sage how many exciting foods there are! But will it be enough to convince Sage? And will it spoil their friendship?

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0593225023

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9780593225028

How to Find What You're Not Looking For

By: Veera Hiranandani

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052555503X

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The Door Is Open

Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

By: Veera Hiranandani,Supriya Kelkar,Maulik Pancholy,Simran Jeet Singh,Aisha Saeed,Reem Faruqi,Rajani LaRocca,Naheed Hasnat,Sayantani DasGupta,Mitali Perkins

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Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

By: Veera Hiranandani,Supriya Kelkar,Maulik Pancholy,Simran Jeet Singh,Aisha Saeed,Reem Faruqi,Rajani LaRocca,Naheed Hasnat,Sayantani DasGupta,Mitali Perkins

Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration in this warm-hearted novel of interconnected stories that celebrates the diversity of South Asian American experiences in a local community center. Discover stories of fear, triumph, and spectacular celebration in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, where the local kids gather at the community center to discover new crushes, fight against ignorance, and even save a life. Cheer for Chaya as she wins chess tournaments (unlike Andrew, she knows stupid sugary soda won't make you better at chess), and follow as Jeevan learns how to cook traditional food (it turns out he can cook sabji-- he just can't eat it). These stories, edited by bestselling and award-winning Pakistani-American author Hena Khan, are filled with humor, warmth, and possibility. They showcase a diverse array of talented authors with heritage from the Indian subcontinent, including beloved favorites and rising stars, who each highlight the beauty and necessity of a community center that everyone calls home.

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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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0316450839

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9780316450836

Amil and the After

By: Veera Hiranandani

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Farm Fresh Fun #2

By: Veera Hiranandani

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Farm Fresh Fun #2

By: Veera Hiranandani

Gently humorous black-and-white illustrations pair nicely with the text. With all the foodies out there, this delightful series deserves a long shelf life…and many more courses."--Kirkus Reviews "Fans of Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody . . . will enjoy this."--School Library Journal "Age-appropriate humor via an outspoken, lovable, take-charge narrator. Dreidemy’s wiggly spot illustrations, meanwhile, supply plenty of nervous energy."--Booklist Phoebe’s class is going on a field trip to a farm to learn about where food comes from. Phoebe and her friends can’t wait to collect eggs from chickens, watch goats get milked, pick apples, and help make a farm fresh lunch. But when Phoebe and Sage decide to help goats by opening their gate, a peaceful field trip turns into a wild, noisy adventure. Before long, they learn an important lesson about farm animals—and in telling the truth!

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0593222059

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9780593222058

The Whole Story of Half a Girl

By: Veera Hiranandani

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The Whole Story of Half a Girl

By: Veera Hiranandani

By the author of the Newbery Honor Book The Night Diary, a thoughtful and relatable story about cultural identity, friendship, and what it means to fit in without losing who you are. After her father loses his job, Sonia Nadhamuni, half Indian and half Jewish American, finds herself yanked out of private school and thrown into the unfamiliar world of public education. For the first time, Sonia's mixed heritage makes her classmates ask questions—questions Sonia doesn't always know how to answer—as she navigates between a group of popular girls who want her to try out for the cheerleading squad and other students who aren't part of the "in" crowd. At the same time that Sonia is trying to make new friends, she's dealing with what it means to have an out-of-work parent—it's hard for her family to adjust to their changed circumstances. And then, one day, Sonia's father goes missing. Now Sonia wonders if she ever really knew him. As she begins to look for answers, she must decide what really matters and who her true friends are—and whether her two halves, no matter how different, can make her a whole. What greater praise than to be compared to Judy Blume!--"Each [Blume and Hiranandani] excels in charting the fluctuating discomfort zones of adolescent identity with affectionate humor."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred

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Yearling

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0375871675

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The Greatest

By: Veera Hiranandani

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The Greatest

By: Veera Hiranandani

In this poignant tribute to grandparents everywhere, a grandfather reflects on his loving relationship with his three grandchildren. This story beautifully captures how love can make anyone "the greatest" in someone's eyes. From Newbery Honor author Veera Hiranandani and National Book Award finalist Vesper Stamper comes a poignant story about the love between grandparents and grandchildren. Grandpa loves Sundays-- that's when his three grandchildren come to visit. They act out plays, catch fireflies in the yard, and celebrate Jewish holidays together. His grandchildren bestow affection and admiration on him. Sometimes, though, he wonders why they think he's so great? Should he tell them that he's just an average, ordinary man? Here is a book that wonderfully captures how simple, everyday moments can turn into treasured memories, and how the power of love makes us all the "greatest" to somebody.

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0593645588

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Hope Wins

A Collection of Inspiring Stories for Young Readers

By: Tom Angleberger,Sarah Mlynowski,Max Brallier,Julie Buxbaum,Pablo Cartaya,J. C. Cervantes,Rex Ogle,Matt de la Peña,Stuart Gibbs,Adam Gidwitz,R.L. Stine,Veera Hiranandani,Hena Khan,Gordon Korman

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Hope Wins

A Collection of Inspiring Stories for Young Readers

By: Tom Angleberger,Sarah Mlynowski,Max Brallier,Julie Buxbaum,Pablo Cartaya,J. C. Cervantes,Rex Ogle,Matt de la Peña,Stuart Gibbs,Adam Gidwitz,R.L. Stine,Veera Hiranandani,Hena Khan,Gordon Korman

In a collection of personal stories and essays, award-winning and bestselling artists from Matt de la Peña and Veera Hiranandani to Max Brallier and R.L. Stine write about how hope always wins, even in the darkest of times. Where does hope live? In your family? In your community? In your school? In your heart? From a family restaurant to a hot-dog shaped car, from an empty road on a moonlight night to a classroom holiday celebration, this anthology of personal stories from award-winning and bestselling authors, shows that hope can live everywhere, even—or especially—during the darkest of times. No matter what happens: Hope wins. Contributors include: Tom Angleberger, James Bird, Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, Pablo Cartaya, J.C. Cervantes, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Stuart Gibbs, Adam Gidwitz, Karina Yan Glaser, Veera Hiranandani, Hena Khan, Gordon Korman, Janae Marks, Sarah Mlynowski, Rex Ogle, James Ponti, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Ronald L.Smith, Christina Soontornvat, and R.L. Stine.

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0593463935

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9780593463932

The Door Is Open

Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

By: Veera Hiranandani,Supriya Kelkar,Maulik Pancholy,Simran Jeet Singh,Aisha Saeed,Reem Faruqi,Rajani LaRocca,Naheed Hasnat,Sayantani DasGupta,Mitali Perkins

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The Door Is Open

Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

By: Veera Hiranandani,Supriya Kelkar,Maulik Pancholy,Simran Jeet Singh,Aisha Saeed,Reem Faruqi,Rajani LaRocca,Naheed Hasnat,Sayantani DasGupta,Mitali Perkins

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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Book's by Veera Hiranandani

The Greatest

The Greatest

How to Find What You're Not Looking For

How to Find What You're Not Looking For

Amil and the After

Amil and the After

A Passport to Pastries! #3

A Passport to Pastries! #3

Cooking Club Chaos! #4

Cooking Club Chaos! #4

How to Find What You're Not Looking For

How to Find What You're Not Looking For

The Door Is Open

The Door Is Open

Amil and the After

Amil and the After

Farm Fresh Fun #2

Farm Fresh Fun #2

The Whole Story of Half a Girl

The Whole Story of Half a Girl

The Greatest

The Greatest

Hope Wins

Hope Wins

The Door Is Open

The Door Is Open

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