The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi (Harper Collins, 2024). Mahnoor navigates the challenges of home life and the struggles of school, all while dealing with friendships that test her strength. Amid the chaos, her passion for journalism becomes a lifeline—guiding her toward understanding her Pakistani identity. When her grandmother arrives from Pakistan, carrying a history long buried, Mahnoor begins to uncover powerful family stories that reshape how she sees herself, her roots, and her future. (Grades 5-8)
Award Status: Winner
Award Category: Middle Grade Readers
Author: Saadia Faruqi
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