Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: PG (racism, Islamophobia, period talk); Violence: PG (bomb threat)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Huda has just moved to a small town with a big Muslim population. Suddenly, she is no longer the only girl wearing a hijab. Now, she has to figure out who she really is, underneath the headwear.
Huda's story will appeal to any teenager who doesn’t feel like they belong anywhere. Huda’s character perfectly captures the awkwardness of trying to figure out where you fit in as a young teen. It has the added benefit of illustrating the Muslim-American experience, which is something that I haven’t come across a lot in my reading. I think this would be a worthwhile collection to any library, as representation like this is powerful and validating.
Reviewer: BookswithBeddes
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