University of Wisconsin–Madison

American Fever

Book cover for American Fever by Dur e Aziz Amna

American Fever by Dur e Aziz Amna (Arcade Publishing, 2022). On her first journey away from home, sixteen-year-old Hira experiences many unfamiliar situations, including the threat of tuberculosis. Through it all, Hira faces her own misconceptions about America while dealing with Islamophobia from her new friends and host family in Oregon. (Grades 10-12)


Award Status: Winner

Award Category: Older Readers

Award Year: 2023

Author: Dur e Aziz Amna

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