Samira - Teenager

: This debut features Maya Aziz, a Muslim-American teenager navigating her identity and dreams of film school amidst a climate of prejudice.

“The book is fine, it just didn't inspire me or move me. It checks boxes for having characters with strong Muslim identities... I just wanted it to be so much more.” Islamic School Librarian · 4 years ago Mad, Bad & Dangerous To Know by Samira Ahmed samira teenager

“I loved the story, and with some improvements in casting and language use, it could have been even stronger.” Facebook · Joy Charles Ekong · 11 months ago : This debut features Maya Aziz, a Muslim-American