Book Description
for Mixing It by Rosemary Hayes
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Teenagers Fatimah and Steve are thrown together as the result of a deadly explosion orchestrated by Muslim terrorists. In the tragedy’s aftermath, Fati mah is photographed rescuing Steve and endures repercussions in her Mus lim community, while Steve struggles with his father’s religious prejudices. 2008 USBBY Outstanding International Books List.
Bridges to Understanding: Envisioning the World through Children's Books. © USBBY, 2011. Used with permission.