A heartwrenching and beautiful story of a young orphan coming of age as a Muslim in America. Asghar's lyrical novel transports you into Kausar's world and invites you to sit with her as she grows and grapples with gender, family, sisterhood and love.

Trauma informed, neurodiverse & nonbinary

Nuanced, enlightening & insightful

Diverse, historical & powerful

Intelligent, brilliant & brave

Creative, illuminating & powerful