Barakah Beats

Barakah BeatsDiscover the heartfelt journey of twelve year old Nimra Sharif in this enchanting novel, perfect for young readers seeking friendship and self discovery. In 'Barakah Beats,' Nimra transitions from the confines of an Islamic school to the excitement and challenges of public middle school, navigating her newfound freedom and the complexities of adolescence. With her best friend Jenna by her side, she confronts the difficulties of fitting in, especially

Discover the heartfelt journey of twelve-year-old Nimra Sharif in this enchanting novel, perfect for young readers seeking friendship and self-discovery. In 'Barakah Beats,' Nimra transitions from the confines of an Islamic school to the excitement and challenges of public middle school, navigating her newfound freedom and the complexities of adolescence. With her best friend Jenna by her side, she confronts the difficulties of fitting in, especially when Jenna seems distant. To re-establish their bond, Nimra takes a leap of faith and joins Barakah Beats, the school's popular 8th-grade boy band. Amidst her struggles, she grapples with her family's beliefs regarding music and the fear of disapproval when they discover her secret. As Nimra embraces her creativity and allies with her bandmates, she discovers a community that appreciates her talent and respects her faith. The boys in Barakah Beats invite her to perform in a talent show benefiting refugees, pushing her to reconcile her love for music with her values. This sweet and powerful story illuminates the themes of friendship, cultural identity, and standing up for oneself. An essential read for fans of 'The First Rule of Punk' and 'Save Me a Seat,' this 288-page journey of self-acceptance and celebration of diversity will resonate with readers while inspiring discussions around faith, music, and belonging.

CONDITION: Brand New
ISBN: 9781338702064
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
Number of Pages 288

For fans of The First Rule of Punk and Save Me a Seat, Barakah Beats is a sweet, powerful, and joyous novel about a Muslim girl who finds her voice on her own terms... by joining her school's most popular boy band. 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.Read less