Farah Rocks New Beginnings
Farah Hajjar is just starting sixth grade at the Magnet Academy when something terrible happens—her house burns down. Even worse, the house fire may be her fault. When her family moves to temporary housing, Farah feels the guilt piling up. Luckily Farah finds comfort in writing, and she channels her energy into starting a creative writing club at her new school. But can Farah convince her new science-focused school to support it?
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 144
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9781669080312
Creator Bio
Susan Muaddi Darraj is an award-winning Palestinian-American writer, editor, and professor. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she holds a BA in English from the University of Maryland and an MFA in Creative Writing from American University. Darraj has published several critically acclaimed short story collections, including A Curious Land: Stories from Home and Inheritance of Exile. She is also the founder of the Jerusalem Fund's Palestine Book Award and serves as the co-editor of the popular blog, "Jadaliyya." Ruaida Mannaa, the illustrator of Farah Rocks New Beginnings, is a Palestinian artist and designer based in Jerusalem. She has illustrated numerous children's books and has collaborated with various non-profit organizations to create visual narratives that shed light on issues of social justice and human rights. Her illustrations have been featured in exhibitions around the world, including in the United States, Palestine, and the United Kingdom. She is dedicated to using her art to promote cultural and societal awareness and to empower marginalized communities.
