IPad mini is stuck between home screen and multitasking

So my iPad got stuck between the home screen and the last app i had open when i was trying to get it to multitask. I've tried to hold down the sleep/wake button and home button and it just takes a screen shot, even when i hold it for 20+ seconds. Or, it'll go to siri and when i tell siri to open any given app, she tells me she wasn't able to. I am so frustrated its been like this for almost an hour now. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hold the Sleep/Wake and Home button down (together at the same time) until you see the Apple Logo.

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