Fight Back

An empowering story about finding your identity and thecourage to fight for it.Aaliyah is an ordinary thirteen-year-old living in the Midlands- she's into her books, shoes, K-pop and she is a Muslim. She hasalways felt at home where she lives ... until a terrorist attackin her area changes everything.As racial tensions increase and she starts getting bullied, Aaliyahdecides to begin wearing a hijab - to challenge how peoplein her community see her.But when her school bans the hijab and she is intimidatedand attacked for her choices, she feels isolated.Soon Aaliyah realises that other young people from different backgroundsalso struggle with their identity and feel alone, scaredand judged. Should she try to blend in - or can she find alliesto help her fight back?Channelling all of her bravery, Aaliyah decides to speak out.Together, can Aaliyah and her friends halt the tide of hatredrippling through their community? An essential read to encourage empathy, challenging stereotypes,exploring prejudice, racism, Islamophobia andpositive action.A.M. Dassu is the award-winning author of the critically acclaimed Boy,Everywhere,A story of hope, speaking up and the power of coming togetherin the face of hatred. Perfect for readers of Elle McNicoll andHelen Rutter "A major, much needed voice in UK children's fiction." Alex Wheatle, author of Cane Warriors and Crongton Knights"One of the best, most relevant, most important writerswe have in the UK today." Liz Kessler, author of When the Worldwas Ours"A. M. Dassu serves up an important, necessary book aboutracism and identity." Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl WhoStole an Elephant "Unflinchingly honest, heartbreaking, powerful, importantand hopeful." Sophie Wills, author of The Orphans of St Halibuts"Tense, terrifying, transformative. The power of this bookpunched me right in the chest. Read it, share it, shout aboutit. The world needs this book." Kathryn Evans, author of Moreof Me"A.M. Dassu is a fearless writer tackling themes of racismin the lives of contemporary teens." Liz Flanagan, award-winningauthor