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A middle grade novel in verse about Samira, an eleven-year-old Rohingya refugee living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, who finds strength and sisterhood in a local surf club for girls.

★ “A compelling novel that spotlights the history and contemporary circumstances of the Rohingya while tackling universal themes of friendship, belonging, and identity.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“[T]his novel shines a light on a subject rarely addressed in middle grade fiction.” —Booklist

“This novel is peopled with layered, fully formed characters who experience trauma and triumph in equal measure . . . A compassionate and well-rounded picture of refugee life.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Author: Rukhsanna Guidroz

Illustrator: Fahmida Azim

Publisher: Penguin Group

Language(s): English

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A middle grade novel in verse about Samira, an eleven-year-old Rohingya refugee living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, who finds strength and sisterhood in a local surf club for girls.

Mina vs. The Monsoon

Author: Rukhsanna Guidroz
Illustrator: Debasmita Dasgupta

Leila In Saffron

Author: Rukhsanna Guidroz

Amira's Picture Day

Author: Reem Faruqi
Illustrator: Fahmida Azim

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Samira Surfs

Author: Rukhsanna Guidroz

Illustrator: Fahmida Azim

Publisher: Penguin Group

Language(s): English

Synopsis

Reviews

Book Trailer

Other Books

A middle grade novel in verse about Samira, an eleven-year-old Rohingya refugee living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, who finds strength and sisterhood in a local surf club for girls.

Mina vs. The Monsoon

Author: Rukhsanna GuidrozIllustrator: Debasmita Dasgupta

Leila In Saffron

Author: Rukhsanna Guidroz

Amira's Picture Day

Author: Reem FaruqiIllustrator: Fahmida Azim

Author: Rukhsanna Guidroz
Illustrator: Debasmita Dasgupta

Author: Reem Faruqi
Illustrator: Fahmida Azim