Posted: 11 Feb 2014 09:00 PM PST
The Book
Genre: kid lit
myfriendsuhana.com
About
A
simple tale of love and friendship to warm your heart. Award-winning
author and designer Shaila Abdullah teams up with her 10-year-old
daughter Aanyah to bring you this heartwarming tale of a little girl who
forms a close bond with a child with cerebral palsy.
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About My Friend Suhana was from the press kit from the publicity team.
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The Buzz:
“Children
with cerebral palsy, like Suhana, the special 7-year-old child in this
book, might never take a first step, say their first words or even do
the same things other kids can do. But, they can understand kindness,
love and true friendship. This is a story about two young 7-year-old
girls whose friendship will span a lifetime and whose love will never
die … There are so many themes that are brought to light in this
wonderfully illustrated book. Friendship, understanding, love, kindness
and trust…This mother and daughter have presented a well written,
special, colorfully illustrated book that is definitely a must read for
children in the lower grades, read aloud in every classroom, hospital
groups, book store book signings and even at centers with children who
have CP who can learn that they can do anything––all they need to do is
try.” ~ Fran Lewis, former Reading and Writing Staff Developer at NYC Public Schools
“Promoting
friendship, respect, and support, this children’s book aides in
teaching others that art can help overcome and accept the differences of
physical characteristics in others. It shows the bond that a mother and
daughter share caring and loving those who have physical or mental
disabilities as they convey how to be a true friend.” ~ Conny Crisalli, Book Pleasures
“This
heartfelt story shares what it would be like to have a friend with
cerebral palsy. Parents, teachers and young readers will appreciate the
stories purpose and enjoy the colorful illustrations depicting the moods
of Suhana and the love and caring she receives from her friend…Both
authors have done an excellent job of educating us on how to be role
models by opening our minds and hearts to the possibilities.” ~ Kristi’s Book Nook
“My
Friend Suhana, for which Kindle and ePub editions are also available,
was inspired by the experiences of the authors. While helping her mother
with a special needs class at a local community center, a seven year
old girl befriends another seven year old girl named Suhana who has
cerebral palsy. It is a simple tale of love and friendship that will
warm everyone’s heart.” ~ Wayne Walker, Home School Book Reviews
“My
Friend Suhana is a delightful read for a children’s book. Very well
illustrated with respect, friendship, and advocacy all in mind at the
same time.” ~ Dawn Cruzan, President, Camp Craig Allen for all abilities
“This
is the story of a seven-year-old’s first attempt at unconditional love.
Tough but tender, inspirational yet utterly real, this is a small gem
of a tale. Highly recommended for anyone in the position of mentoring a
beloved child through the hard places of life.” ~ Paula Huston, author of A Season of Mystery and A Land Without Sin
Meet The Authors
About Shaila and Aanyah:
Shaila Abdullah is an author and designer based in Austin, Texas. She is the author of two award-winning books: Saffron Dreams and Beyond the Cayenne Wall.
The author has received several awards for her work including the
Golden Quill Award, Norumbega Jury Prize for Outstanding Fiction, Patras
Bukhari Award for English Language, Reader Views Award, Written Art
Award, and a grant from Hobson Foundation. My Friend Suhana is Shaila’s first children’s book. In her free time, Shaila loves to run around with her children–Aanyah and Aaliyana.
Aanyah Abdullah
is a creative and compassionate 10-year-old, who is drawn to children
born with physical and mental disabilities. When she was in second
grade, Aanyah along with her mother Shaila, started volunteering out at a
local community center where they helped assist special needs children.
Later Aanyah wrote an essay about her friendship with a girl in the
class who had cerebral palsy. That essay is the inspiration behind My Friend Suhana.
Aanyah dreams of establishing a special school for children with
disabilities one day. She is known to always stand up for what is right
and is-–in her parents’ and teachers’ eyes––a perfect role model for her
baby sister.
Giveaway
* $25 Book Blast Giveaway *
Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal cash (winner’s choice)
Contest runs:February 12 to March 12, 11:59 pm, 2014
Open: Internationally
How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.
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A
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be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends.
The
winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not
respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner.
Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries
received.
This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered
by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the
author, Shaila Abdullah & Loving Healing Press and is hosted and
managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews.
If you have any
additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)
MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.
Be sure to check out the My Friend Suhana Blog Tour
(coming Mar 4 to 11, 2014)
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