The Signs and Wonders of Tuna Rashad
The Newest YA Novel from Award-Winning #Own Voices Author
Natasha Deen
The book will be available by Hachette Books on
June 7th across all platforms!
From award-winning, #OwnVoices author Natasha
Deen comes a new funny, honest, YA novel following one girl as she tries to win
over her crush before she leaves for college.
Let’s be clear. No matter what her older brother, Robby, says, aspiring screenwriter Tuna Rashad is not “stupidstitious.” She is, however, cool with her Caribbean heritage, which means she is always on the lookout for messages from loved ones who have passed on. But ever since Robby became a widower, all he does is hang out at the house, mock Tuna for following in their ancestors’ traditions, and meddle in her life.
Tuna needs to break free from her brother’s loving but over-bearing ways and get him a life (or at least, get him out of hers!). Based on the signs, her ancestors are on board. They also seem to be on board with helping Tuna win over her crush, Tristan Dangerfield. The only hiccup? She has to do it before leaving for college in the fall. A ticking clock, a grief-stricken brother, and a crush who doesn’t believe in signs. What could possibly go wrong?
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"Effervescent and irrepressible, Tuna
Rashad will leap off the page and straight into your hearts."―Nafiza Azad, author of The Candle and the Flame, The
Wild Ones
“Genuine growth is hard to script but easy to find here.”―Kirkus Reviews
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WORKS BY NATASHA DEEN:
A Guyanese girl must find the balance between her parents' "old world" expectations and traditions while pursuing her dream of being a great trumpeter in this contemporary, coming-of-age story.
Nira Ghani has always dreamed of becoming a
musician. Her Guyanese parents, however, have big plans for her to become a
scientist or doctor. Nira's grandmother and her best friend, Emily, are the
only people who seem to truly understand her desire to establish an identity
outside of the one imposed on Nira by her parents. When auditions for jazz band
are announced, Nira realizes it's now or never to convince her parents that she
deserves a chance to pursue her passion.
As if fighting with her parents weren't bad
enough, Nira finds herself navigating a new friendship dynamic when her crush,
Noah, and notorious mean-girl, McKenzie "Mac," take a sudden interest
in her and Emily, inserting themselves into the fold. So, too, does Nira's much
cooler (and very competitive) cousin Farah. Is she trying to wiggle her way
into the new group to get closer to Noah? Is McKenzie trying to steal Emily's
attention away from her? As Farah and Noah grow closer and Emily begins to pull
away, Nira's trusted trumpet "George" remains her constant, offering
her an escape from family and school drama.
But it isn't until Nira takes a step back that
she realizes she's not the only one struggling to find her place in the world.
As painful truths about her family are revealed, Nira learns to accept people
for who they are and to open herself in ways she never thought possible.
Amy Mathers Award Winner
MYRCA Award Nominee
R. Ross Arnett Award Nominee
American Library Association YALSA Quick Pick
for Reluctant Readers
Red Maple Award Nominee
Red Maple Honour Book
Barnes & Noble’s Top 25 Most Anticipated Own
Voices Novels
Chapters-Indigo Most Anticipated Teen Books
Junior Library Guild Selection
CCBC Best Pick for Kids & Teens
CCBC Red Leaf Literature
OLA White Pine Teen Committee Summer Reading
List
A relatable and timely contemporary, coming-of
age story, In the Key of Nira Ghani explores the social and
cultural struggles of a teen in an immigrant household.
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About Natasha Deen:
NATASHA DEEN writes for kids, teens, and adults, and believes the world is changed one story at a time. As a Guyanese-Canadian and a child of immigrants, she’s seen first-hand how stories have the power to shape the world. Her works include the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Thicker than Water, Guardian which was a Sunburst Award nominee, and the Alberta Readers’ Choice nominated Gatekeeper. When she’s not writing, she teaches Introduction to Children’s Writing with the University of Toronto SCS and spends an inordinate amount of time trying to convince her pets that she’s the boss of the house. Visit Natasha at www.natashadeen.com and on Twitter/Instagram, @natasha_deen.
To request additional review copies or an
interview with Natasha Deen, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge
Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com | 403.464.6925.
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