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Starred Review on March 1, 2025 | Young Adult
Gr 7–10—Huda's plans for a successful junior year of high school are upended when her parents announce they're getting a divorce. Huda is blindsided by the news, struggling with what it means for her family as well as the stigma divorce holds in their Muslim community. The normally lighthearted Huda pretends she's fine but becomes angry and depressed. At halaqa, where Muslim girls gather for Islamic-centered discussions of social issues, she meets Dr. Haifa, who discusses the importance of mental health and explains how it can be addressed wit...Log In or Sign Up to Read More