About the Book: This powerful young adult contemporary fiction novel follows Jihad as she navigates grief, identity, faith, and belonging after losing her mother and entering a new school where she feels like an outsider. Through art, memories, and her mother’s stories, she discovers resilience, self-expression, and the courage to embrace who she truly is. Perfect for readers of YA coming-of-age stories, multicultural fiction, emotional family dramas, and inspirational teen novels.