Fatima Tate Takes the Cake by Khadijah VanBrakle (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Fatima Tate Takes the Cake by Khadijah VanBrakle Fatima Tate wants to be a baker AND enjoy some innocent flirting with her hot friend Raheem—but her strict Muslim parents would never approve of either... FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fatima Tate wants to be a baker AND enjoy some innocent flirting with her hot friend Raheem-but her strict Muslim parents would never approve of either...Fatima Tate wants to be a baker AND enjoy some innocent flirting with her hot friend Raheem-but her strict Muslim parents would never approve of either...Seventeen-year-old Fatima Tate, aspiring baker (100% against her conservative parents wishes), leads a pretty normal life in Albuquerque- long drives with BFF Zaynab, weekly services at the mosque, big family parties, soup kitchen volunteering (the best way to perfect her flaky dough recipe!), stressing about college.But everything changes when she meets a charming university student named Raheem. Knowing the rents would FREAK, Fatima keeps their burgeoning relationship a secret... and then, one day, her parents and his parents decide to arrange their marriage. Amazing! True serendipity!Except its not amazing. As soon as the ring is on Fatimas finger, Raheems charm transforms into control and manipulation. Fatima knows she has to call the whole thing off, but Raheem doesnt like to lose. He threatens to reveal their premarital sexual history and destroy her and her familys reputation in their tight-knit Muslim community.Fatima must find the inner strength to blaze her own trail by owning her body, her choices, and her future. Combining the frank authenticity of Elizabeth Acevedo and the complex social dynamics of Ibi Zoboi, FATIMA TATE TAKES THE CAKE is a powerful coming-of-age story that gives a much-needed voice to young Black Muslim women."Fierce. . . Skillful. . . Searing."-Publishers Weekly"Much food for thought."-Kirkus ReviewsA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Author Biography Khadijah VanBrakle is a proud New Mexican, mother of five, and Black Muslim woman. She is active in running her local SCBWI chapter and as an administrator at the Black Creators HQ, and she was also selected for the Highlights Foundation Muslim Storytellers Fellowship in 2021. She lives in Albuquerque with her family. Review "Fatima is a fierce protagonist who will stop at nothing to preserve her dignity. Skillful examinations of the intersections between culture, gender, and religion, as well as nuanced perceptions of one Black Muslim community, round out VanBrakles searing debut."—Publishers Weekly "The baking element brings a fun new ingredient to the mix. . . ."—The Bulletin for the Center of Childrens Books "Looks at underrepresented issues within Muslim communities, making a case for forging ones own path."—Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0823454851 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0823454851 ISBN-13 9780823454853 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-06-13 Publisher Holiday House Inc UK Release Date 2023-06-13 Audience Age 14 Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-06-13 NZ Release Date 2023-06-13 US Release Date 2023-06-13 Pages 272 Author Khadijah VanBrakle Audience Teenage / Young adult DEWEY 813.6 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142418257;

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