Chapter Book – Social Themes – Friendship – Muslim – Ages 7-10

Illustrated by: Wastana Haikal

Published: 4/19/2022

From the beloved author of Aminas Voice comes the first book in a humor-filled middle grade series starring a young Muslim girl with an endless list of hobbies who searches for ways to maximize fun for her family and neighborhood friends.

Meet Zara Saleem, the queen of the neighborhood.

Zaras in charge of it all: she organizes the games, picks the teams, and makes sure everyone has a good timeand they always do.

When a new family moves in across the street, suddenly Zara s reign is threatened by Naomi, who has big ideas of her own about how the neighborhood kids can have fun. To get everyone to notice her again, Zara decides shes going to break a Guinness World Recordif her little brother Zayd doesnt mess things up.

But when she finds herself increasingly alone in her record-breaking quest, Zara starts to wonder if sharing the crown and making a new friend might end up being the best rule of all.

AUTHOR BIO:

Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novelsAmina’s Voice,Amina’s Song,More to the Story, and the Zara’s Rules series and picture booksGolden Domesand Silver Lanterns,Under My Hijab, andIt’s Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family. You can learn more about Hena and her books by visiting her website at HenaKhan.com or connecting with her @HenaKhanBooks.