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Saving Sunshine
Author: Saadia Faruqi; illustrated by Shazleen Khan



Saving Sunshine
$22.99
About This Book
Book Details
From Saadia Faruqi and Shazleen Khan comes a relatable, funny, and heart-wrenchingly honest graphic novel about Muslim American siblings who must learn how to stop fighting and support each other in a world that is often unkind.
It's hard enough being a kid without being teased for a funny sounding name or wearing a hijab.
It's even harder when you're constantly fighting your sibling—and Zara and Zeeshan really can't stand each other. During a family trip to Florida, when the bickering, shoving, and insults reach new heights of chaos, their parents sentence them to the worst possible fate— each other’s company! But when the twins find an ailing turtle, it presents a rare opportunity for teamwork—if the two can put their differences aside at last.
Imprint Publisher
First Second
ISBN
9781250793805
In The News
"A beautiful, realistic, and important story focusing on family and sibling bonds." —Kirkus, starred review
"[A]stirring and uplifting story of family and identity."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A relatable sibling story that approaches tough topics like discrimination with compassion and intention...heartwarming, funny, and bright." —Booklist
"A fine addition for collections seeking representation of discordant sibling relationships."—School Library Journal