Odd Girl Out
Written by Tasneem Abdur-Rashid
Published by David Fickling Books
Her parents’ divorce has Maaryah bidding bye-bye to Dubai and her life of luxury . . . and hello to dreary London, where things get . . . complicated.
There are house parties, annoying-yet-hot boys and the isolating reality of being the only hijabi in a massive school.
Can Maaryah stay true to herself, even when another bombshell rocks her world . . . ?
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Publication Date: April 2025
Available As: Paperback
Young Adult, Age 12 or older
Community Represented: Emirati/Emirati American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Coming of Age, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Clothing, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Discrimination: Cultural, Discrimination: Microaggression, Discrimination: Racial, Discrimination: Religious, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Parents, Identity: Body Image, Identity: Names & Pronunciations, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim, Trauma & Healing
Setting: United Arab Emirates (Dubai), England (Essex, London)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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Tasneem Abdur-Rashid introduces Odd Girl Out (Video)
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