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A powerful, gripping YA novel about theinsidious nature of racism, the terrible costs of unearthing hidden truths, and the undeniable power of hope, byNew York Timesbestselling author Samira Ahmed. Perfect for fans ofSadieand Dear Martin.Safiya Mirzadreams of becoming a journalist. And one thing she's learned as editor of her school newspaper is that a journalist's job is to find the facts and not let personal biases affect the story. But all that changes the day she finds the body of a murdered boy.Jawad Aliwas fourteen years old when he built acosplay jetpackthat a teacher mistook for a bomb. Ajetpackthat got him arrested, labeled a terrorist - and eventually killed. But he's more than a dead body, and more than "Bomb Boy." He was a person with a life worth remembering.
About the Author
SAMIRA AHMED is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of young adult novels: Love, Hate & Other Filters, Internment, Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know and Hollow Fires. As well as the middle grade fantasy adventure series: Amira & Hamza.. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in anthologies including: Take the Mic, Color Outside the Lines, Ink Knows No Borders, Vampires Never Get Old, and A Universe of Wishes. She was born in Bombay, India, and grew up in Batavia, Illinois, in a house that smelled like fried onions, spices, and potpourri. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Samira has taught high school English in both the suburbs of Chicago and New York City, worked in education non-profits, and spent time on the road for political campaigns. You can find her online at www.samiraahmed.com Twitter & Instagram: @ sam_aye_ahm
