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“In the year since Hazeem’s father passed away, he has discovered a secret power: Hazeem can extend the time lines of others. First, his hamster, then his friends Holly and Yamany, and his crush, Jack. However, when he tries to save his Nana, he’s gone too far and Time themself must intervene. …What follows is an exploration of grief, friendship, and love as Hazeem tries to save the time line. This is a fast-paced, light read that explores complex topics including grief, friendship, sexuality, gender identity, and love.”

– School Library Journal

No Time Like Now

Written by Naz Kutub
Published by Bloomsbury YA

It’s been one year since Hazeem’s father passed away unexpectedly, and one year since Hazeem got his special ability: He can grant any living thing extra time. Since then, he’s been randomly granting people more years to live: his old friend Holly, his study buddy Yamany, his crush Jack. . . . The only problem is, none of them wanted to spend any of that time with Hazeem.

Now, Hazeem spends most of his days with his grandmother. When she experiences a heart attack, Hazeem is quick to use his power to save her—until Time themself appears and tells Hazeem he has accrued a time debt, having given away more life than he has left to live and putting the entire timeline in serious danger of collapse. In order to save the timeline and himself, Hazeem must take back some of the life he has granted other people. Suddenly, Hazeem is on a journey through and against time, but as he confronts the events of the past, he must confront the mistakes he made along the way. Hazeem will come to realize that when it comes to time, quality is more important to quantity—but is it too late to reclaim the life he’s given away so he can really start living?

Primary ISBN: 9781547609284
Publication Date: February 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Young Adult, Age 13 or older

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Setting: United States (Burbank CA)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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