"I Like Me Better" by Amin El Gamal follows the journey of a young Arab American named Hadi, who navigates life, love, and self-acceptance in a world that often feels at odds with his identity. As he grapples with the pressures of his family's expectations and the challenges of fitting in at school, Hadi discovers the importance of embracing his true self. With humor and insight, the story explores themes of belonging, friendship, and the complexities of first love, highlighting the universal struggle to find one's place in the world while staying true to who you are. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2023 by Harlequin Enterprises Ltd .