Description
Discover 'Love, Hate & Other Filters', a compelling young adult novel that highlights the impact of Islamophobia on a teen girl's life. This engaging story follows Maya Aziz, a passionate aspiring filmmaker in New York City, whose dreams clash with her family's traditional expectations. With aspirations of becoming the first Indian American to win an Oscar, Maya navigates the complexities of love, identity, and societal pressures. As she struggles between the boy she's expected to like and the one who truly makes her heart race, her world is turned upside down when a devastating event ties her to a family legacy of fear. This poignant tale explores themes of cultural identity, the clash of tradition vs. modernity, and the quest for self-discovery—all while tackling vital social issues. Perfect for fans of 'The Hate U Give', 'When Dimple Met Rishi', and Annabel Pitcher's works, this book inspires readers to reflect on societal norms and embrace their passions. With 272 captivating pages published by Bonnier in 2018, this brand new edition is a must-read for any young adult or contemporary fiction fan. Order now to explore Maya's journey of love, ambition, and resilience. Shipping information: standard delivery available.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781471407147
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bonnier
Pages: 272
Description:
A romantic and relevant debut about Islamophobia and how it affects the normal life of a teenage girl.
'I don't want something . . . expected. I want to go to film school and be the first Indian American to win an Oscar, and then I can meet the One and fall in big, heart-bursting love, and we'll travel the world, my camera ready to capture our adventures.'
Maya Aziz dreams of being a film maker in New York. Her family have other ideas. They want her to be a dutiful daughter who wears gold jewellery and high heels and trains to be a doctor. But jewellery and heels are so uncomfortable . . .
She's also caught between the guy she SHOULD like and the guy she DOES like. But she doesn't want to let Kareem down and things with Phil would never work out anyway. Would they?
Then a suicide bomber who shares her last name strikes in a city hundreds of miles away and everything changes . . .
Perfect for fans of Annabel Pitcher, WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI and THE HATE U GIVE.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781471407147
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bonnier
Pages: 272
Description:
A romantic and relevant debut about Islamophobia and how it affects the normal life of a teenage girl.
'I don't want something . . . expected. I want to go to film school and be the first Indian American to win an Oscar, and then I can meet the One and fall in big, heart-bursting love, and we'll travel the world, my camera ready to capture our adventures.'
Maya Aziz dreams of being a film maker in New York. Her family have other ideas. They want her to be a dutiful daughter who wears gold jewellery and high heels and trains to be a doctor. But jewellery and heels are so uncomfortable . . .
She's also caught between the guy she SHOULD like and the guy she DOES like. But she doesn't want to let Kareem down and things with Phil would never work out anyway. Would they?
Then a suicide bomber who shares her last name strikes in a city hundreds of miles away and everything changes . . .
Perfect for fans of Annabel Pitcher, WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI and THE HATE U GIVE.