In "Don't Ask Me Where I'm From" by Elena Garnu, the story follows a young girl, a recent immigrant navigating the complexities of a new life in an unfamiliar place. As she grapples with her identity and the challenges of fitting in, she faces the harsh realities of cultural clashes and the longing for belonging. The narrative explores themes of family, heritage, and the search for one's place in the world, ultimately highlighting the strength found in embracing one's roots while adapting to new environments. Through poignant storytelling, the protagonist's journey resonates with anyone who has ever felt alienated. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 352 pages in this book.

It 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 2021 by Atheneum Books .