Cover of the book Zara Hossain is Here

Already read? Rate it!

Zara Hossain is Here

bySabina Khan

 A timely and honest coming-of-age story that exploresthe complicated relationship between identity, culture, family,and love.Seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant, Zara Hossain,has been leading a fairly typical life in Texas since herfamily moved there for her father's work. While dealing with theIslamophobia that she faces at school, Zara has to lay low, tryingnot to stir up any trouble and jeopardize their family's dependentvisa status while they await their green card approval.But one day her tormentor, star football player Tyler Benson,takes things too far, leaving a threatening note in her locker, andgets suspended.As an act of revenge against her for speaking out,Tyler and his friends vandalize Zara's house with racist graffiti,leading to a violent crime that puts Zara's entire futureat risk.Now she must pay the ultimate price and choosebetween fighting to stay in the only place she's ever called homeor losing the life she loves and everyone init.

Language

English

Published on

04/01/2021

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780702308369

Buying Options

More books like Zara Hossain is Here

If you enjoyed readingZara Hossain is Here by Sabina Khan, you may also like some of the following books.