Farah Rocks Fifth Grade
Farah and her best friend, Allie Liu, are getting excited to turn in their applications to the Magnet Academy, where they both hope to attend sixth grade. But when new girl Dana Denver shows up, Farah's world is turned upside down. As Dana starts bullying Farah's little brother, Samir, Farah begins to second-guess her choice to leave him behind at Harbortown Elementary/Middle School. Determined to handle it on her own, Farah comes up with a plan--a plan that involves lying to those closest to her. Will her lies catch up with her, or can Farah find a way to defeat the bully and rock fifth grade?
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 144
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9781496584298
Creator Bio
Susan Muaddi Darraj and Ruaida Mannaa are the dynamic duo behind the beloved children's book, Farah Rocks Fifth Grade. Darraj is an award-winning Palestinian American author, educator, and activist based in Baltimore, Maryland. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from American University and is the author of several books, including The Inheritance of Exile and A Curious Land: Stories from Home. Her writing explores themes of identity, heritage, and belonging, and has been featured in numerous publications. Mannaa, also a Palestinian American, is a writer and educator based in Chicago. She holds a Master's degree in Education and has worked in various educational settings, including as a teacher and curriculum developer. Together, Darraj and Mannaa have created a heartwarming and empowering story about a young Palestinian girl navigating the challenges of fifth grade.
