When You Ask Me Where I’m Going
Written by Jasmin Kaur
Published by HarperCollins
scream
so that one day
a hundred years from now
another sister will not have to
dry her tears wondering
where in history
she lost her voice
The six sections of the book explore what it means to be a young woman living in a world that doesn’t always hear her and tell the story of Kiran as she flees a history of trauma and raises her daughter, Sahaara, while living undocumented in North America.
Delving into current cultural conversations including sexual assault, mental health, feminism, and immigration, this narrative of resilience, healing, empowerment, and love will galvanize readers to fight for what is right in their world.
Don’t miss the sequel, If I Tell You the Truth.
Primary ISBN: 9780062912619
Publication Date: October 2019
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 14 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Canadian Connection, Discrimination: Colorism, Discrimination: Gender and Sexual, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Format: Novel In Verse, Generation: 1st, Genre: Poetry, Immigrant: Undocumented, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Sexual Assault
Setting: India (Chandigarh), Canada (British Columbia)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant, 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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