About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their teenager is beginning to ask difficult questions about social justice, systemic inequality, or the hidden lives of those living on the margins of society. It is particularly resonant for families navigating their own immigration stories or for those looking to cultivate empathy for the immigrant experience in a post 9/11 world. The story follows Nadira and her family as they flee toward the Canadian border, only to have her father detained, leaving teenage Nadira to find her voice and save her family. While the themes of deportation and legal profiling are heavy, the book offers a powerful look at identity and resilience for readers aged 12 and up. It serves as a vital tool for normalizing the complex emotions associated with belonging and the fear of family separation.
