In "A Thousand Questions" by Gail Shalan, the story follows the journey of a young girl named Zahiya, who faces the challenges of adolescence, identity, and belonging. Set in a multicultural backdrop, she grapples with her heritage while navigating friendships, family expectations, and societal pressures. As Zahiya embarks on a quest for self-discovery, she learns to embrace her roots and the complexities that come with them. Through her experiences, she poses questions about culture, acceptance, and what it truly means to find one's voice in a diverse world. Ultimately, it's a tale of resilience, growth, and understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins .

Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, essayist and interfaith activist. She writes for a number of publications including the Huffington Post, and is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry and prose. Her adult short story collection Brick Walls: Tales of Hope & Courage from Pakistan was published in 2015. She resides in Houston, TX with her husband and children. Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrator whose work has been featured in multiple publications worldwide. He currently lives in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife, son, and more pets than people. When he is not dipping cookies in a cup of tea or staring at blank pieces of paper, he is usually drawing books. One of the books he illustrated is The Inquisitor's Tale by Adam Gidwitz, which won a Newbery Honor and other awards despite Hatem's drawings of a farting dragon, a two-headed cat, and stinky cheese.