Nidhi Chanani
1) Pashmina
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 240L
Language
English
Description
Indian-American teen, Priyanka "Pri" Das, attempts to reconnect with her mother's homeland through a magical pashmina shawl. Presented in comic book format.
Priyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly, who is her father, and why did her mom leave him behind? But Pri's mom avoids these questions and the topic of India is permanently closed. For...
2) Jukebox
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
HL 220L
Language
English
Description
"A mysterious jukebox, old vinyl records, and cryptic notes on music history, are Shaheen's only clues to her father's abrupt disappearance. She looks to her cousin, Tannaz, who seems just as perplexed, before they both turn to the jukebox which starts ... glowing? Suddenly, the girls are pulled from their era and transported to another time! Keyed to the music on the record, the jukebox sends them through decade after decade of music history, from...
Author
Series
Shark princess volume 3
Publisher
Viking Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing is Mack's favorite sport, and he's been working really hard on his routine. But after a high-flying performance, he becomes discouraged once he sees a more talented shark and decides to quit for good. But after some helpful encouragement from Kitana and a young shark who admires his skills, Mack learns that surfing isn't all about...
6) Shark party
Author
Series
Shark princess volume 2
Publisher
Viking Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When her granddaughter Aria comes to stay with her, making it her mission to turn her boba café around, Jing Li, who is the secret keeper of the monster of San Francisco, is overrun with customers while Aria sneaks away to reason with the earthquake-causing monster.
8) Strong
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This inspirational picture book memoir from the world's first openly gay professional strongman competitor speaks to the joyful power of discovering your strengths."--Back cover
This fictional autobiography follows Rob Kearney as he grows from a strong teen to a professional strongman and finds the courage to wear rainbows to the North American championship. Includes author's note.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 720L
Language
English
Description
Binny's class is learning about different holiday traditions, and today it is time for Binny to share the story of her favorite holiday, Diwali, the Festival of Lights--and she even has some special treats to give her classmates. Includes information on the five days of Diwali, what it commemorates, and its special traditions.