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Book SynopsisTrade Review“‘Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin’s Hijab,’ by Priya Huq, is a triumph, a beautifully layered graphic novel about a girl recovering from a hate crime in 2002, and the trauma of a generation before, when her mother’s family fled the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh… Huq creates a powerful visual language through color and scale.” * The New York Times *
Huq does an outstanding job of using expressive characters and color to present the harshness of her experience. . .The story is buoyed by quiet moments of beauty and an uplifting ending that emphasizes the crucial role supportive friends and family can play in helping young people face trauma and move toward healing. * Booklist *
This gripping graphic novel is fast-paced and dramatic, with full-color illustrations that intensify the heightened emotions. . .Remarkable storytelling presents a multilayered struggle around identity and power in an anti-Muslim climate. * Kirkus Reviews *
A welcome exploration of what it means to navigate the complexities of Muslim identity in the United States. * School Library Journal *
