Does my Head Look Big in This is a frequently funny, occasionally poignant story. Amal, an Arab-Australian teenager decides she’s going to start wearing the hijab full-time (including to her private school).
The story dives right into serious issues without making them seem at all heavy (faith, women’s rights, cross-cultural communication, the immigrant experience, getting along in families). It also touches on lots of lighter teenage experiences. It was a fun, worthwhile read.
Looking for other stories with immigrant experience? I really love New Kid.