★ "Amira's thoughts and drawings are vividly brought to life through Pinkney's lyrical verse and Evans's lucid line illustrations, which infuse the narrative with emotional intensity.... An essential purchase." --School Library Journal, starred...
"Amira, look at me," Muma insists.She collects both my hands in hers."The Janjaweed attack without warning.If ever they come-- run."
Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And...
Amira, look at me, Muma insists. She collects both my hands in hers. The Janjaweed attack without warning. If ever they come -- run. Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough t