How to Find What You're Not Looking For
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 384
Published: 2022
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In "How to Find What You're Not Looking For" by Veera Hiranandani, the story follows 12-year-old Ariel as she navigates a changing world in 1970s New Jersey amid rising tensions in her Jewish community. When her father’s decision to marry a non-Jewish woman stirs conflict at home and within their community, Ariel struggles with her identity and the expectations placed on her. Through her journey, she discovers the importance of family, acceptance, and the beauty of diversity, learning that sometimes the things we stumble upon while searching for something else can lead to profound discoveries about ourselves and those we love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Penguin Young Readers .
Veera Hiranandani, author of the Newbery Honor-winning The Night Diary , earned her MFA in creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College. She is the author of The Whole Story of Half a Girl , which was named a Sydney Taylor Notable Book and a South Asian Book Award Finalist. A former book editor at Simon & Schuster, she now teaches creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College's Writing Institute and Writopia Lab.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Sydney Taylor Book Award
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature. Gold medals are presented in three categories: Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult. Honor Books are awarded silver medals, and Notable Books are named in each category. A Body-of-Work Award is given periodically for significant contributions to the genre of Jewish children’s literature.