Rickshaw Girl

In this acclaimed, award-winning novel by Mitali Perkins, Naima is a gifted painter of traditional alpana patterns, typically created by Bangladeshi women and girls for special occasions. Feeling the pressure to contribute financially to her family, she takes bold steps that unexpectedly lead to deeper debt. With her resourcefulness and artistic talents, Naima embarks on a journey to turn her situation around and find a way to support her family.