Jamilah dyes her dark hair blonde, wears colored contact lenses, and at school, goes by the name Jamie. At home, Jamilah's a different person, obeying her strict Muslim father and participating in their traditional culture. An online correspondence with a young man struggling with his own identity helps Jamilah decide to be true to herself. Grades 8-10

Sameera, adopted from Pakistan, returns home to participate in her father’s campaign for President. The campaign team decide she needs to look and act more American. Sprinkled throughout with Sameera’s blog entries, this warm-hearted story of searching for identity will hit home with teen girls. Grades 6-10

While scholarly Haroon practices for a tournament with his academic team, the high school is put on lockdown. He and a teammate are dragged out of the building, accused of being part of a terrorist organization. Jay observes, along with his football team, from the roof of the school. Haroon is released, his competitor imprisoned. Grades 10-12

Memories of her mother tracing a prayer with her finger on her forehead provide comfort to Saira as she is faced with the overwhelming task of raising her niece. Grades 11+

Lakshmi envisions the sari fabric that will make a customer happy. Her gift supports the struggling shop in Seattle. When a famous Bollywood actress orders her wedding trousseau, the presence of the her handsome chauffeur interferes with Lakshmi's vision. The large wedding order is cancelled and the shop is in danger of closing forever. Is true love worth risking the family business? Grades 9-12