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Charlesbridge Publishing, 2008-01-02

Rickshaw Girl

Rickshaw Girl

Mitali Perkins, Author

Jamie Hogan, Illustrator

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9781580893091

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Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. When Naima's rash effort to raise money puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her talents to save the day. Illustrations.
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With strength and resourcefulness, a girl challenges cultural norms and reshapes her future. This beautifully told story honors determination, artistry, and quiet rebellion—and affirms the value of courage born from necessity and love.

Keywords and Themes: Artistry • Asia • Character • Courage • Creativity • Determination • Family • Girls & Women • Growth • Hope • Juvenile Fiction • Perseverance • Places • Resourcefulness • Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance • Social Themes

Readability • 4.6

Age Range • 7-10

Pages • 96

Subjects • Painting • Sex role • Rickshaws • Family life • Bangladesh

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance • Juvenile Fiction | Places | Asia • Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women

The moving and critically acclaimed story of a young, artistic Bangladeshi girl who bravely defies tradition in order to support her family through hard times.

Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family.

When Naima's rash effort to help puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her resourceful nature and her talents to bravely save the day.

New York Public Library's "100 Best Children's Books of the Past 100 Years"
Jane Addams Honor Book
Maine Library Association Lupine Honor Book
ALA Amelia Bloomer Project Award Book
Bank Street Best Children's Books List (Starred)
Association of Children's Booksellers Best Book

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