Set against the backdrop of Tehran and Los Angeles, this tale of intergenerational trauma and love is an ode to the fragile bonds of family, the hidden secrets of history, and all the beautiful moments that make us who we are today.
It’s 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing. Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother.
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.
Beth Kramer is a “townie” who returns to her sophomore year after having endured a year of tension with her roommate, Sarah.
The Santos Vista neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas, is all Ander Martínez has ever known. The smell of pan dulce. The mixture of Spanish and English filling the streets. And, especially their job at their family's taquería.
These books, which are also available in Spanish-language editions, feature a wide range of memorable stories and topics for middle grade readers, as well as graphic novels.