Starry Henna Night (The Party Diaries #2)
by Mitali Banerjee Ruths (Author) Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator)
Priya plans a henna-night party that is out-of-this-world in the second installment of this full-color early chapter book series!
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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Priya's party-planning business is hired to put together a henna-night party for teenagers! Priya gets more and more nervous as she struggles to find a theme for the party. What do TEENAGERS like?! All she knows for sure is that this party will help save endangered pangolins! So can Priya create a perfect henna-night party or will it be a flop?
With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers!
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Praise for Awesome Orange Birthday (The Party Diaries #1):
"This series debut aimed at newly independent readers provides short, colorful, diary-style entries with a sweet central character. Strongly recommended." — School Library Journal
"Priya is a well-rounded, nuanced protagonist whose enthusiasm and anxiety will resonate with readers, and the narrative, peppered with bright images, is fast-moving... A layered, upbeat tale starring a determined, relatable protagonist." — Kirkus Reviews
"Priya's infectious enthusiasm shines through the diary format... This series opener gets an enjoyable party started for beginning readers." — Booklist
Praise for Archie Celebrates Diwali by Mitali Banerjee Ruths:
"This sweet picture book about sharing Diwali will ring true in many households." — Kirkus Reviews
"A reassuring portrayal of childhood anxieties." — Booklist
FRANCESCA MAHANEY is a biracial (Filipino-American) illustrator based in Massachusetts. Francesca enjoys illustrating for magazines, books, educational materials, and beyond. She has an A.S. in Visual Arts and a B.F.A. in Communications Design from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. The Inside Scouts by Mitali Banerjee Ruths is her debut early reader series.
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV074000 - Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural
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