itaintsoawfulfalafel

It Ain't So Awful, Falafel | Firoozeh Dumas

Eleven-year-old Zomorod has moved four times in her short life, starting with her family's move from Iran to America. Starting over yet again and now entering middle school, Zomorod decides to go by "Cindy" to make the new girl transition a bit easier. She does make some friends despite having to sidestep ignorant questions about camels and other perceived notions of her culture; and that's only if people realize she and her family aren't Mexican.

aLmYbNeNr But then Iran starts making the news. There's a revolution happening and then a group of American are held hostage. Cindy and her family become targets of racism and prejudice. How can she balance Iranian and American culture along with middle school and all of the hate? 7y

aLmYbNeNr Set in late 1970s America during the Iranian Revolution and crisis, the content of this semi-autobiographical novel is relevant today. Themes include new kid worries and friendships, family issues, and identity. Suggested for fans of Lucky Broken Girl and Blackbird Fly. 7y

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