- Published: 21 June 2022
- ISBN: 9781984816214
- Imprint: Kokila
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 416
- RRP: $24.99
Samira Surfs
- Published: 21 June 2022
- ISBN: 9781984816214
- Imprint: Kokila
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 416
- RRP: $24.99
Publisher’s Weekly Best Books 2021
2022 ALA RISE: A Feminist Book Project List selection
2022 NCTE Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels
2021 Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature Best Books
2021 Society of Illustrators Original Art show selection
* “A compelling novel that spotlights the history and contemporary circumstances of the Rohingya while tackling universal themes of friendship, belonging, and identity.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“[T]his novel shines a light on a subject rarely addressed in middle grade fiction.” —Booklist
“This novel is peopled with layered, fully formed characters who experience trauma and triumph in equal measure . . . A compassionate and well-rounded picture of refugee life.” —Kirkus Reviews