Alina in Her Roots
Alina can’t wait to discover Nairobi with her cousin Safi
Book 3 of The Alina Books, a fun series for ages 6-8! Following Alina in a Pinch and Alina in the Deep. "Young chapter-book readers will relate to Alina’s many feelings and be invested in her summer exploits.” (Booklist).
Alina has grown up on the stories her family tells of Nairobi, Kenya, and now she’s going to see it all for herself! The street markets, the yummy food, and best of all, she gets to visit her cousin Safi. This summer, instead of the bulls at the Calgary Stampede, Alina is going to get up close and personal with a giraffe!
When Alina arrives in Nairobi, she finds it busy and loud. It’s not how she imagined, and she feels out of place. Will her adventures with Safi help her connect to her Kenyan roots? One thing is certain—Alina and Safi will make their own stories along the way!
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Publication Date: September 15, 2026
Reading Age: 6 - 8
Genre: Children's Fiction, Early Chapter Book
Product Format: Default Title
Pages: 120
ISBN: 978-1-77260-471-9
Weight: 200
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Beena Mistry
Beena Mistry is an illustrator, art director, and zinester based out of Toronto. They are most interested in working on projects that involve community building and helping to elevate the voices of under-served communities. Beena has worked with clients such as the University of Toronto, Action Canada, and Reader's Digest. They've worked as an illustrator for publishers like Simon & Schuster and Kids Can Press. Their work has also been featured in publications such as CBC Arts, CTV Your Morning, and The ArQuives.