Book details
Hijab and Red Lipstick
Description
Being a teenager isn't easy. All Sara wants to do is experiment with make-up and hang out with friends. It doesn't help when you have a super-strict Egyptian dad who tells you that everything is "haram" a.k.a. forbidden. But when her family move to the Arabian Gulf, it feels like every door is being closed on Sara's future. Can Sara find her voice again? Will she ever be free?
Age
13-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
232 pages
Why to read
- Gain insight into the personal journey of a young woman navigating her identity and independence within the constraints of a conservative society.
- Understand the challenges faced by women who are balancing cultural expectations with their own desires for self-expression and autonomy.
- Explore the complexities of growing up in a multicultural environment and the search for belonging amidst contrasting cultural norms.
- Be inspired by the protagonist's courage and resilience as she confronts societal pressures and finds her own voice.