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Randa abdelfattah, quote from does my head look big in this. She is the author of the critically acclaimed novels does my head look big in this. Does my head look big in this gives an inside look into the modern challenges and pressures faced by muslims in the western world. At the start of the final term of the school year, amal decides to begin wearing the hijab fulltime as an expression of her islamic faith. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The only drawback is i desperately want to know what happens to amal in the next five or so years. Amal is a 16yearold melbourne teen with all the usual obsessions about boys, chocolate and. The following version of the book was used to create this study guide. Year eleven at an exclusive prep school in the suburbs of melbourne, australia, would be tough enough, but it is further complicated for amal when she decides to wear the hijab, the muslim head scarf, fulltime as a badge of her faithwithout losing her identity or sense of style. Readers of different faiths will admire her determination to be true to her beliefs and identify with her strong friendship bonds. She is also the author of the forthcoming middlegrade novel, where the streets had a name, published by scholastic press. Powers that transform muslim girls into ucos unidentified covered objects, which turn muslim girls from an us to a them. Apr 10, 2018 does my head look big in this not only succeeds in telling the story of a young muslim girl struggling with her hijab, but explores the life of teen muslims from various backgrounds. Book trailer for the award winning book does my head look big in this by randa abdelfattah.

Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs. The narrator, amal mohamed nasrullah abdelhakim, is the only muslim student in her class at an elite prep school in an upscale suburb of melbourne, australia. Sixteen year old amal abdelhakim chooses to wear the hijab half way through her school year at a prep school in melbourne, australia. So, when ellen comes out, everyone leap to your feet, give her a crazy big superloud round of applause. Does my head look big in this chronicles her journey from deciding to go full time inspired by an episode of friends, no kidding through debates with family. Try wearing a veil on your head and practising the bums up position at lunchtime and you know youre in for a tough time at school. Pdf book by randa abdelfattah read online or free download in epub, pdf or mobi ebooks. Enter your username and a recovery link will be emailed to the email address on file at your library. But she stands by her decision to embrace her faith and all that it is, even if it does make her a little different from everyone else. The novel focuses on amal, a high school junior living in australia. It directly calls out the biases and assumptions that even wellmeaning.

Read common sense medias does my head look big in this. Does my head look big in this book trailer youtube. They dont suddenly give in when theyve spent years taking out. Her parents, her teachers, her friends, people on the street. Too many people look at it as though it the hijab has bizarre powers sewn into its microfibers.

Community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. It is a story set in 2002, telling of 16yearold melbourneborn amal, who decides to start wearing a hijab religious veil as a representation of her muslim faith, and the. It is a story set in 2002, telling of 16yearold melbourneborn amal, who decides to start wearing a hijab religious veil as a representation of her muslim faith, and the reactions and repercussions that stem. Book descriptions year eleven at an exclusive prep school in the suburbs of melbourne, australia, would be tough enough, but it is further complicated for amal when she decides to wear the hijab, the muslim head scarf, fulltime as a badge of her faithwithout losing her identity or sense of style. I cant sleep from stressing about whether ive got the guts to do it. Does my head look big in this discovers the true meaning of identity and tackles so many issues our modern world faces such as stereotypes. Does my head look big in this dont panic im islamic. Randa is a prominent australian author, academic, human rights advocate, former lawyer and mother of four children. The novel follows her through some quite typical high school experiencesshe and her friends develop crushes on boys, contend with bullying mean girls, deal. Author randa abdelfattah writes with razor sharp wit and totally understands what it is like to be a teenage girl.

Does my head look big in this randa abdelfattah year eleven at an exclusive prep school in the suburbs of melbourne, australia. Set in 2002, published in australia in 2005, and published in the united states in 2007, does my head look big in this. An australianmuslinpalestinian teen opts to wear the hijab, the muslim head scarf, fulltime, embarking on a courageous exercise in selfunderstanding. Amal abdelhakim is a 17yearold australianpalestinianmuslim whos asking the same question all teens ask. In the essay discuss the importance of identity and how it shapes ones journey referring to amals journey giving specific examples and how these examples shaped her identity. Fulltimers are what my muslim friends and i call girls who wear the hijab all the time, which basically means wearing it whenever youre in the presence of males who arent immediate family. If you own this book, you can mail it to our address below. Randa abdelfattah is an attorney, a writer, a chocoholic, and an active member in the interfaith community, as well as the campaign for palestinian human rights. Does my head look big in this a look at muslim women in. This edition was published in may 1, 2007 by orchard books. This study guide consists of approximately 54 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of does my head look big in this in chapter 15, adam stops amal at lunchtime one day. Abdelfattah lives in sydney, australia, with her husband and their. I loved that the author was factual about virtually everything in the book, the. I loved the characters and relationships in the book.

A wonderfully warm story and insight to other cultures. Kindle edition by randa abdelfattah author visit amazons randa abdelfattah page. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Winner in the australian book industry awards 2006 australian book of the year for older children. It was released in australia, by pan macmillan australia, on 1 august 2005. Published in 2005 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in young adult, fiction books. This novel, while a little overlong, is definitely worth reading, but i wish i had read this back in 2005 when it was new and when i was actually 16 years old. Abdelfattah lives in sydney, australia, with her husband and their children. And, despite its flaws, the book succeeds in one of its very important goals. Confira tambem os ebooks mais vendidos, lancamentos. The book is very explicit in its handling of stereotypes and islamophobia. When i saw a young adult book featuring a muslim girl on the cover, my interest was picqued.

The only books ive read pertaining to islam though, were a thousand splendid suns and the kite runner by khaled housseni. Luckily my friends support me, although theyve got a few troubles of their own. Written by randa abdelfattah, narrated by rebecca macauley. Sixteenyearold amal makes the decision to start wearing the hijab fulltime and everyone has a reaction. I loved the various characters in the book and how they were welldeveloped. This detailed literature summary also contains quotes and a free quiz on does my head look big in this. This novel, while a little overlong, is definitely worth reading, but i wish i had read this back in 2005. Can she handle the taunts of towel head, the prejudice of her classmates, and still. Does my head look big in this by randa abdelfattah read. The main characters of does my head look big in this. She has been nominated for swedens 2019 astrid lindgren award, the worlds biggest childrens and young adult literature award she was also nominated in 2018. The book has been awarded with lincoln award nominee 2010, edgar awards and many others.