Leila in Saffron by Rukhsanna Guidroz, illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova. PICTURE BOOK. Salaam Reads (Simon & Schuster), 2019. $18. 9781534425644
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Leila visits her grandma’s house, which is steeped in traditions from Pakistan. From the food they eat to the clothing they wear, Leila celebrates who she is because of where she came from.
This is a great book about seeing the beauty in ourselves and enjoying the things that make our family unique. I enjoyed the brightly colored illustrations and the easy access to a culture that may be unfamiliar to many young readers.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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