Top Secret Anniversary by Mitali Banerjee Ruths, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

Top Secret Anniversary is the third book in the early chapter books series, The Party Diaries, abouta third-grader named Priya who starts her own party planning business and raises money for endangered species.

Priya's mom wants to surprise Priya's dad with an anniversary party. So Priya gets right to work, making party plans and crafting DIY decorations with help from her best friend Melissa. But Priya finds it hard to keep a secret inside her own house, especially with her dad always being curious about EVERYTHING. Can Priya keep her dad from spoiling the surprise AND make it her parents' best anniversary ever?

With color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humor, and vibrant artwork on every page, this series is perfect for newly independent readers! There's even a fun DIY activity at the back of the book, encouraging kids to make their own decorative cardboard hearts at home! (FromScholastic Inc.)

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Mitali Banerjee is a Montreal-based children's book writer and a pediatrician. Her previous books include picture bookArchie Celebrates Diwali, the early readers seriesThe Inside Scouts and two other books in theThe Party Diaries series Awesome Orange Birthday andStarry Henna Night.

Aaliya Jaleel is anillustrator, a designer and a visual development artist. Previous books that she has illustrated includeAwesome Orange Birthday,Starry Henna Night,Maryam's Magic,Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise.