Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning

Amina Banana and the Formula for Winning is the second book in the delightful Amina Banana chapter book series by National Book Award-winning author Shifa Safadi.

Third-grader Amina Banana is determined to win her school's spelling bee and prove to her classmates that even though English is an additional language for her, she can take home the gold medal.

Amina has a formula for success: make more duaa, study her spelling words every day, practise writing and saying each word aloud, avoid distractions and keep her secrets to herself. But with schoolwork, responsibilities at home and her friends competing against her, following the formula isn't quite as easy as Amina expected.

Can Amina win the spelling bee without losing sight of what matters most?

With humour and heart, this engaging Muslim children's chapter book explores perseverance, friendship, competition, confidence, hard work and staying true to yourself. A relatable story for young Muslim readers navigating school, friendships and the challenges of growing up.

Why you'll love it

• 📚 Second book in the Amina Banana chapter book series
• 🐝 Centres around an exciting school spelling bee
• ✏️ Encourages perseverance, practice and a positive attitude towards learning
• 🤲 Features duaa as part of Amina's approach to achieving her goals
• 💛 Explores friendship and staying true to your values while competing
• 🌍 Features a relatable Muslim character for whom English is an additional language
• ✨ Written by National Book Award-winning author Shifa Safadi
• 📖 A fun and engaging choice for Muslim children who enjoy chapter books

Perfect for: Muslim children who enjoy relatable school stories, friendship, competition and characters who navigate everyday challenges while staying connected to their faith.