{"product_id":"a-m-dassu-fight-back-2022-paperback","title":"A. M. Dassu: Fight Back [2022] paperback","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      An empowering story about finding your identity and the\u003cbr\u003e      courage to fight for it.\u003cbr\u003e      Aaliyah is an ordinary thirteen-year-old living in the Midlands\u003cbr\u003e      - she's into her books, shoes, K-pop and she is a Muslim. She has\u003cbr\u003e      always felt at home where she lives ... until a terrorist attack\u003cbr\u003e      in her area changes everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      As racial tensions increase and she starts getting bullied, Aaliyah\u003cbr\u003e      decides to begin wearing a hijab - to challenge how people\u003cbr\u003e      in her community see her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      But when her school bans the hijab and she is intimidated\u003cbr\u003e      and attacked for her choices, she feels isolated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Soon Aaliyah realises that other young people from different backgrounds\u003cbr\u003e      also struggle with their identity and feel alone, scared\u003cbr\u003e      and judged. Should she try to blend in - or can she find allies\u003cbr\u003e      to help her fight back?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Channelling all of her bravery, Aaliyah decides to speak out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Together, can Aaliyah and her friends halt the tide of hatred\u003cbr\u003e      rippling through their community?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      An essential read to encourage empathy, challenging stereotypes,\u003cbr\u003e      exploring prejudice, racism, Islamophobia and\u003cbr\u003e      positive action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      A.M. Dassu is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed Boy,\u003cbr\u003e      Everywhere,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      A story of hope, speaking up and the power of coming together\u003cbr\u003e      in the face of hatred. Perfect for readers of Elle McNicoll and\u003cbr\u003e      Helen Rutter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \"A major, much needed voice in UK children's fiction.\" \u003cbr\u003e      Alex Wheatle, author of Cane Warriors and Crongton Knights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \"One of the best, most relevant, most important writers\u003cbr\u003e      we have in the UK today.\"  Liz Kessler, author of When the World\u003cbr\u003e      was Ours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \"A. M. Dassu serves up an important, necessary book about\u003cbr\u003e      racism and identity.\" Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who\u003cbr\u003e      Stole an Elephant \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \"Unflinchingly honest, heartbreaking, powerful, important\u003cbr\u003e      and hopeful.\" Sophie Wills, author of The Orphans of St Halibuts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \"Tense, terrifying, transformative. The power of this book\u003cbr\u003e      punched me right in the chest. Read it, share it, shout about\u003cbr\u003e      it. The world needs this book.\" Kathryn Evans, author of More\u003cbr\u003e      of Me\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \"A.M. Dassu is a fearless writer tackling themes of racism\u003cbr\u003e      in the lives of contemporary teens.\" Liz Flanagan, award-winning\u003cbr\u003e      author","brand":"Dassu, A. M.","offers":[{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":47238153666899,"sku":"XV80702315886","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/dassu-a-m-a-m-dassu-fight-back-2022-paperback-xv80702315886-52699444216147.jpg?v=1698315990","url":"https:\/\/chaptersbookstore.com\/products\/a-m-dassu-fight-back-2022-paperback","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}