Piece by Piece The Story of Nisrin’s Hijab
Piece by Piece The Story of Nisrin’s Hijab by Priya Huq is a middle-grade graphic novel published by Amulet Books in 2021. This 224-page book is presented in English and follows the journey of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi American girl named Nisrin, who faces the aftermath of a hate crime after wearing a headscarf. Set in Milwaukie, Oregon, in 2002, the story explores her struggles with identity, faith, and the complexities of her family’s relationship with Islam.
Readers will find that Nisrin’s experience leads her to a deeper understanding of herself and her culture as she navigates the challenges of starting high school while wearing hijab. The narrative addresses themes of prejudice, social dynamics, and the importance of community, as Nisrin learns to rely on her friends and family for support. Through her journey, the graphic novel highlights the significance of personal choice and resilience in the face of adversity, making it a thoughtful exploration of diversity and multiculturalism.
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In Priya Huq’s middle-grade graphic novel Piece by Piece, Nisrin will have to rely on faith, friends, and family to help her recover after she is the target of a hate crime
Nisrin is a 13-year-old Bangladeshi American girl living in Milwaukie, Oregon, in 2002. As she nears the end of eighth grade, she gives a presentation for World Culture Day about Bangladesh while wearing a traditional cultural dress. On her way home, she is the victim of a hate crime when a man violently attacks her for wearing a headscarf.
Deeply traumatized by the experience, Nisrin spends the summer depressed and isolated. Other than weekly therapy, Nisrin doesn’t leave the house until fall arrives and it’s time for her to start freshman year at a new school. The night before class starts, Nisrin makes a decision. She tells her family she’s going to start wearing hijab, much to their dismay. Her mother and grandparent’s shocked and angry reactions confuse her–but they only strengthen her resolve.
This choice puts Nisrin on a path to not only discover more about Islam but also her family’s complicated relationship with the religion and the reasons they left Bangladesh in the first place. On top of everything else, she’s struggling to fit in at school–her hijab makes her a target for students and faculty alike. But with the help from old friends and new, Nisrin is starting to figure out what really makes her happy.
Piece by Piece is an original graphic novel about growing up and choosing your own path, even if it leads you to a different place than you expected.
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