Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero
A powerful and relevant story from the author of A Thousand Questions, about friendship, grief, and standing up for what is right. The ideal next read for fans of Hena Khan, Jewell Parker Rhodes, and Varian Johnson—or for any young reader grappling with recent US history and current events. Now in paperback!
At a time when we are all asking questionsabout identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by theauthor of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers who loveHena Khan and Varian Johnson—or anyone struggling to understand recent U.S.history and how it still affects us today.
Yusuf Azeem has spent all his life in the small town of Frey,Texas—and nearly that long waiting for the chance to participate in theregional robotics competition, which he just knows he can win.
Only, this year is going to be more difficult than he thought.Because this year is the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, ananniversary that has everyone in his Muslim community on edge.
With “Never Forget” banners everywhere and a hostile group oftownspeople protesting the new mosque, Yusuf realizes that the country’s angerfrom two decades ago hasn’t gone away. Can he hold onto his joy—and hisfriendships—in the face of heartache and prejudice?
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A powerful and relevant story from the author of A Thousand Questions, about friendship, grief, and standing up for what is right. The ideal next read for fans of Hena Khan, Jewell Parker Rhodes, and Varian Johnson—or for any young reader grappling with recent US history and current events. Now in paperback!
At a time when we are all asking questionsabout identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by theauthor of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers who loveHena Khan and Varian Johnson—or anyone struggling to understand recent U.S.history and how it still affects us today.
Yusuf Azeem has spent all his life in the small town of Frey,Texas—and nearly that long waiting for the chance to participate in theregional robotics competition, which he just knows he can win.
Only, this year is going to be more difficult than he thought.Because this year is the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, ananniversary that has everyone in his Muslim community on edge.
With “Never Forget” banners everywhere and a hostile group oftownspeople protesting the new mosque, Yusuf realizes that the country’s angerfrom two decades ago hasn’t gone away. Can he hold onto his joy—and hisfriendships—in the face of heartache and prejudice?
