About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is facing subtle bullying or struggling to embrace their cultural identity in a new environment. Farah Rocks Fifth Grade follows Farah, a smart and funny Palestinian-American girl, as she navigates starting a new school. Her excitement dims when a popular classmate, Dana, begins making small but hurtful comments about her background. The story gently explores themes of friendship, finding your voice, and standing up to microaggressions. It's a perfect, age-appropriate choice for showing kids how to address prejudice with courage and kindness, and for providing joyful representation for children of Arab descent.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book directly addresses bullying, prejudice, and microaggressions related to cultural identity. The approach is secular and grounded in everyday school life. The resolution is hopeful and empowering. Farah successfully advocates for herself and her brother, leading to a realistic consequence for the bully and a stronger sense of self for Farah. It models a positive, proactive response to injustice.
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