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Huda F cares?

Title:

Huda F cares?

Author:

Fahmy, Huda, author, illustrator.

Chen, Weinye, colorist.

Summary:

Huda and her sisters can’t believe it when her parents announce that they’re actually taking a vacation this summer... to DISNEY WORLD! But it’s not quite as perfect as it seems. First Huda has to survive a 24-hour road trip from Michigan to Florida, with her sisters annoying her all the way. And then she can’t help but notice the people staring at her and her family when they pray in public. Back home in Dearborn she and her family blend right in because there are so many other Muslim families, but not so much in Florida and along the way. It's a vacation of forced (but unexpectedly successful?) sisterly bonding, a complicated new friendship, a bit more independence, and some mixed feelings about her family's public prayers. Huda is proud of her religion and who she is, but she still sure wishes she didn’t care so much what other people thought. -- Amazon.

Audience:

Ages 12 years and up. Dial Books for Young Readers.

Physical Description:

194 pages, 7 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm

Genre:

Humorous comics.

Graphic novels.

Comics (Graphic works)

Subject Term:

Sisters -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Muslim girls -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Identity (Psychology) -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Geographic Term:

Walt Disney World (Fla.) -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Author(s):

Chen, Weinye,

Publisher:

Dial Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC,

Publication Date:

2023

ISBN:

9780593532799

9780593532805

Publication Information:

New York : Dial Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023.

Call Number:

YA FAHMY

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

A National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist

In this laugh-out-loud funny sequel to the graphic novel Huda F Are You?, the Fahmys are off to Disney World, but self-conscious Huda worries her family will stand out too much. (Cover may vary)

Huda and her sisters can't believe it when her parents announce that they're actually taking a vacation this summer . . . to DISNEY WORLD! But it's not quite as perfect as it seems. First Huda has to survive a 24-hour road trip from Michigan to Florida, with her sisters annoying her all the way. And then she can't help but notice the people staring at her and her family when they pray in public. Back home in Deerborn she and her family blend right in because there are so many other Muslim families, but not so much in Florida and along the way.

It's a vacation of forced (but unexpectly successful?) sisterly bonding, a complicated new friendship, a bit more independence, and some mixed feelings about her family's public prayers. Huda is proud of her religion and who she is, but she still sure wishes she didn't care so much what other people thought.

Author Notes

Huda Fahmy grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, and has loved comics since she was a kid. She attended the University of Michigan where she majored in English. She taught English to middle and high schoolers for eight years before she started writing about her experiences as a visibly Muslim woman in America and was encouraged by her older sister to turn these stories into comics. Huda, her husband Gehad, and their children reside in Houston, Texas.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 6--10--Huda and her sisters are excited about their upcoming trip to Florida. They'll endure the 24-hour car ride from their home in Dearborn, MI, knowing Disney World is on the other end. Leaving home, where they are part of a large and visibly observant Muslim community, means they'll now be in a far different place. Seeing people drink beer or show affection in public is a new and awkward experience. Huda and her sisters are subjected to stares and rude questions. Regardless, they deal with the discomfort and understand their right to practice their religion, including praying in public. The sisters enjoy exploring everything Disney World has to offer. Huda makes some questionable decisions while navigating this unfamiliar environment; one leads to a scary situation. Although it's a fun trip overall, Huda questions why their parents would bring them to a place where so much of what goes against their beliefs is on display. Huda gets her answers and learns more about her family in the process. This follow-up to Huda F Are You? is a delightful story, even when addressing difficult issues. Picturing a tiny "Thoughtful Huda" and "Selfish Huda" on Huda's shoulders as she wrestles with decisions is one way the creator employs humor in both narrative and art without lessening the impact of what the girls face. VERDICT This strong addition to any collection wraps messages about stepping into new experiences while staying true to yourself within a funny, enjoyable story.--Carla Riemer