Unsettled

A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year * Kid's Indie Next List *Featured in Today Shows AAPI Heritage Month list* A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021 * A National Council of Teachers of English Notable Verse Novel * Jane Addams 2022 Childrens Book Award Finalist * 2021 Nerdy Award Winner * Muslim Bookstagram Award Winner for Best Middle School Book

For fans ofOther Words for HomeandFront Desk,this powerful, charming immigrationstory follows a girl who moves from Karachi, Pakistan, to Peachtree City, Georgia, and must find her footing in a new world.Reem Faruqi is the ALA Notable author of award-winning Lailah's Lunchbox.

"A lyrical coming of age story exploring family, immigration, and most of all belonging. Aisha Saeed, New York Timesbestselling author ofAmal Unbound

This empowering story will resonate with people who have struggled to both fit in and stay true to themselves. Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor author of The Night Diary

A gorgeously written story, filled with warmth and depth." Hena Khan, author ofAminas Voice

When her family moves from Pakistan to Peachtree City, all Nurah wants is to blend in, yet she stands out for all the wrong reasons. Nurahs accent, floral-print kurtas, and tea-colored skin make her feel excluded, until she meets Stahr at swimming tryouts.

And in the water Nurah doesnt want to blend in. She wants to win medals like her star athlete brother, Owaiswho is going through struggles of his own in the U.S. Yet when sibling rivalry gets in the way, she makes a split-second decision of betrayal that changes their fates.

Ultimately Nurah slowly gains confidence in the form of strong swimming arms, and also gains the courage to stand up to bullies, fight for what she believes in, and find her place.