The Authentics
Daria Esfandyar is Iranian-American and proud of her heritage. But in the course of researching a school project, Daria learns something shocking about her past, which launches her on a journey of self-discovery. It seems everyone is keeping secrets. And it’s getting harder to know who she even is any longer. With infighting among the Authentics, her mother planning an over-the-top sweet sixteen party, and a romance that should be totally off limits, Daria doesn’t have time for this identity crisis. As everything in her life is spinning out of control—can she figure out how to stay true to herself?
Culture/Community: Iranian / Iranian American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Love and Romance, Bicultural Kids, Coming of Age, Family and Friends, Identity
Genre: Fiction
Format: Novel
Audiobook: No
Age Level: Young Adult
Book Series: Coming of Age: Big Changes
9780062486462