Does My Head Look Big in This? By Randa Fattah Abdel (2007)
Intended Audience: This particular book would be appreciated by students, who don't fit in, feel like outsiders and are trying to find their identity. It would be appropriate for students whose ages range from 12years and up.
Lesson: Can be used to introduce a lesson on cultural diversity by creating a family tree or interviewing family members about their heritage.
Annotation: This book is about 16 year old Amal, a Muslim girl who decides during winter break to wear the hijah. The hijah is the Muslim head scarf that is worn to show a person's faith. Amal, is a typical teenager who wants to fit in with her peers. She has a crush on a cute boy and tries to figure out her clothing outfits just like any other teen. However, because of her decision to wear the hijah she must deal with cliques and bullies that call her "towel head". She also has a group of friends that just like her must struggle with their own adolescent issues.
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