Any Way You Look, Maleeha Siddiqui
Any Way You Look, Maleeha Siddiqui
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Any Way You Look

Author: Maleeha Siddiqui

Narrator: Farah Naz Rishi

Unabridged: 7 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/07/2024


Synopsis

When boys from her community start harassing her, Ainy needs to figure out how to get them to stop--while still staying true to herself.Dress Coded meets Amina's Voice in this new middle grade audiobook by Maleeha Siddiqui.Ainy is excited for summer! She plans on working at her mom's clothing boutique, having adventures with her best friend, and maybe even starting to wear the hijab--just like her big sister. But when certain boys from Ainy's Muslim community keep showing up at the store to give her unwanted attention, she goes from possibly wanting to wear the hijab someday to feeling like she needs to wear it to get the boys to leave her alone.But wearing the hijab doesn't do what she'd hoped: It doesn't deflect the boys' attention at all! If anything, they've found something new to harass her about. With the help of her best friend and her older sister, Ainy must channel her inner creative strength and find the confidence to stand her ground and get the respect she deserves.This is a compulsively readable, feminist, and thought-provoking audiobook about staying true to yourself by acclaimed author Maleeha Siddiqui.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Halima ✨ on June 02, 2024

I love this book!!!!!!! Just like all her books, maleeha siddiqui never fails to satisfy me!!! This book is rlly nice and shows what a lot of ppl feel when they start wearing hijab, and its just a cute read over all!! i dont think i will ever not read her books no matter how old i am!!!!!......more

Goodreads review by Ainy on March 02, 2025

This was such a fun read, but also a powerful one that explored a young girl’s journey with Islam and challenges in her community. I wish books like this existed when I was in school - and how cool to have a main character named Ainy!🤩......more

Goodreads review by Amy ☾ on March 13, 2024

A beautiful book about feminism and having confidence in ourselves and the right to make choices about our own appearance. This would make a wonderful book for any young girl or teen to read. For women and girls we are always subjected to constant criticism, comments, and opinions on our looks and t......more

Goodreads review by Shifa on April 01, 2024

What a gorgeous book! So important and so needed and so emotional. I cried reading it and binged it in one night! So beautifully and masterfully written and so authentic and honest and raw. Full of Islam and so touching and truthful; I cant wait to hand this book to my middle school students. Synopsi......more

Goodreads review by Zainab on June 22, 2024

Although the cover art made my own eyebrows rise, "Any Way You Look" by Maleeha Siddiqui is a Middle Grade book that truly blew me away. It's not very long or dense, but this story packs a punch. Ainy is a 12yo aspiring modest fashion designer, hoping to follow in the footsteps of her niqabi mother.......more


Quotes

Advance Praise forAny Way You Look:"Any Way You Look is as light and airy as Ainy's fashionable designs, but layered underneath is a powerful message to speak up for oneself and find your voice. Enthralling." -- Reem Faruqi, award-winning author of Call Me Adnan and UnsettledPraise for Barakah Beats:School Library Journal Best Book of the YearNew York Public Library Best Book of the YearJunior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionIndie's Introduce PickIndie Next Pick"This book about friendship and faith absolutely sings." -- Buzzfeed★ "Every elementary and middle school library will benefit from this touching story." -- School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for Bhai For Now"An uplifting, culturally inclusive, and lively exploration of family bonds." -- School Library Journal"A Parent Trap redux that doesn't disappoint. A delightful tale of family love and complexity." -- Kirkus Reviews"A compelling and emotionally resonant story with a satisfyingly outlandish plot. Give to fans of Gordon Korman's realistic fiction." -- Booklist"This is an engaging read that balances humor, suspense, and genuine feelings of insecurity and betrayal." -- School Library Connection