Ask Me No Questions (novel)
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | September 22, 1920 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Books, educational materials |
| Website | www |
Ask Me No Questions is a novel authored by Marina Budhos and released by Scholastic in 2007. The story delves into the difficulties encountered by a family of Bangladeshi immigrants in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks.
Marina Budhos is recognized for her contributions to literature on early education and women's issues.
Characters
- Aisha: Driven by a goal to become a physician and committed to fairness. She frequently devises solutions, except when it involves her own family. She is a controlling personality who assimilates into American society to blend in.
- Nadira: Initially hesitant about pursuing higher education, she gains self-assurance after addressing familial challenges.
- Abba: Father to Nadira and Aisha; he is detained because of the family's immigration circumstances. He is portrayed as intelligent and compassionate.
- Ma: The family's silent pillar, initially resistant to change but eventually embraces her children's involvement with the broader community.
- Lily: Nadira’s immigrant best friend, unaware of the hardships Nadira’s family faces; she comes from a divorced household.
- Naseem: Deceased brother of Abba.
- Taslima: Cousin to Nadira and Aisha; a complex character with personal ambitions, though sometimes a negative influence.
- Uncle: Taslima’s father, supportive yet apprehensive about moving his family back to Bangladesh.
- Auntie: Taslima’s mother, who temporarily looks after Nadira and Aisha during their mother’s absence.
- Risa, Rose, and Kavita: Close friends of Aisha.
- Tareq: Known for being admired by many girls except Nadira and Aisha; he has a connection with Nadira.
Awards
- Junior Library Guild Award
- YALSA Best Book for Young Adults
- ALA Best Books For Young Adults
- ALA Notable Children's Books
- Bank Street Best Books of the Year