All-American Muslim Girl
No. of pages 432
Published: 2021
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"All-American Muslim Girl" by Nadine Jolie Courtney follows the journey of a young Muslim girl, Zayda, navigating her identity in a post-9/11 world. Struggling with the expectations of her traditional Muslim family and the realities of being an American teenager, Zayda faces challenges at school, including prejudice and social pressures. As she grapples with her faith and cultural heritage, Zayda seeks to find a balance between her personal beliefs and the desire for acceptance. The story tackles themes of identity, belonging, and resilience, making it a poignant exploration of the complexities of being a Muslim girl in contemporary America. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.
There are 432 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 Square Fish .