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A beautiful novel in verse that explores themes of identity, self, loss of self, and family. #poetrymatters #novelinverse #nationalpoetrymonth

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Written in prose, home is not a country is a poignant & moving book about finding yourself & loving yourself. It's about making your life, despite the imperfections, 100% your own. And therein living it without dismay over what could have been & instead simply being proud of who you are & grateful for what is.

Can NOT recommend this book highly enough! (Even the acknowledgement section at the end made me cry. This book was just THAT good.)

Wow; again, I relate.

This got me in the feels because my name is not Aisha and it doesn't mean "she who lives", but the rest sums me up to a tee since I lost my Jon 18 months and 2 weeks ago. ???

I think this is a great representative book for young readers. I love the illustrations as well.

Don‘t carry the hurtful words others say. Let them float away.”

Use to teach about diversity, identity, and respect for cultural traditions.

A young girl celebrates her sister‘s first day wearing a hijab.

Read to Henry.