Hi bookworms! Welcome to my review of Drawing Deena by Hena Khan. Thank you to Simon & Schuster for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is currently available in stores. content warnings
Anxiety, panic attacks Drawing Deena follows the story of Deena, who is struggling to find the name for the knot in her stomach. The one that appears when her parents argue about money, and when it’s time to go to school. But with the help of her friends and her art, she makes it through each day. Hoping to help her parents’ money troubles, Deena creates a logo and social media account to promote her mom’s home-based business selling clothes from Pakistan. When business picks up, it causes some unexpected consequences and now Deena’s latest creative outlet becomes another thing that makes her feel nauseated and unsure of herself. After Deena reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help and that, with the right support, Deena can create something truly beautiful.
I really liked the anxiety representation in this book. Hena approaches the subject of mental health and anxiety in a realistic and hopeful way. I loved following Deena as she explored her passion for art and grew into her own style. We also explored Deena's relationships with her friends and family which were so heartwarming! I loved how they grew and developed throughout the course of the book. I think so many young readers can relate to, and be inspired by Deena's story. I gave this book 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's all for my review of Drawing Deena by Hena Khan! I hope you enjoyed it. Do you have a favourite artist? Let me know in the comments below!
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