An empowering story about finding your identity and the courage to
fight for it. Aaliyah is an ordinary thirteen-year-old living in
the Midlands - she's into her books, shoes, K-pop and she is a
Muslim. She has always felt at home where she lives ... until a
terrorist attack in her area changes everything. As racial tensions
increase and she starts getting bullied, Aaliyah decides to begin
wearing a hijab - to challenge how people in her community see her.
But when her school bans the hijab and she is intimidated and
attacked for her choices, she feels isolated. Soon Aaliyah realises
that other young people from different backgrounds also struggle
with their identity and feel alone, scared and judged. Should she
try to blend in - or can she find allies to help her fight back?
Channelling all of her bravery, Aaliyah decides to speak out.
Together, can Aaliyah and her friends halt the tide of hatred
rippling through their community? An essential read to encourage
empathy, challenging stereotypes, exploring prejudice, racism,
Islamophobia and positive action. A.M. Dassu is the award-winning
author of the critically acclaimed Boy, Everywhere, A story of
hope, speaking up and the power of coming together in the face of
hatred. Perfect for readers of Elle McNicoll and Helen Rutter "A
major, much needed voice in UK children's fiction." Alex Wheatle,
author of Cane Warriors and Crongton Knights "One of the best, most
relevant, most important writers we have in the UK today." Liz
Kessler, author of When the World was Ours "A. M. Dassu serves up
an important, necessary book about racism and identity." Nizrana
Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant "Unflinchingly
honest, heartbreaking, powerful, important and hopeful." Sophie
Wills, author of The Orphans of St Halibuts "Tense, terrifying,
transformative. The power of this book punched me right in the
chest. Read it, share it, shout about it. The world needs this
book." Kathryn Evans, author of More of Me "A.M. Dassu is a
fearless writer tackling themes of racism in the lives of
contemporary teens." Liz Flanagan, award-winning author
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