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Aliya, a reluctant Muslim sixth‑grader, finds her confidence shaken by doubts about her religion and the way classmates respond to faith. The arrival of Marwa, a new student who practices her Islam with conviction, prompts Aliya to confront her own lukewarm devotion and the social pressure surrounding belief. Through their friendship, Aliya begins to accept her faith, discovering that self‑acceptance and tolerance are vital to growing up.
The story explores the challenges of adolescent identity within an Indian‑American Muslim family, touching on customs, family life, and the broader school environment.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: F. Zia
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