Author(s): Mitali Perkins
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 96
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Language: English
Date Published: 2008-05-12
Dimensions: 154.94 x 220.98 x 10.16mm
Publication City/Country: Watertown, United States
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Illustrations: black and white illustrations

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. Includes a glossary of Bangla words and an author's note about a changing Bangladesh and microfinance.