All Mixed Up
Raj Tawney
In 2002 on Long Island, multiracial sixth grader Kamal Rao deals with bullying and xenophobia in a suburban town that does not feel inclusive. He becomes friends with Jaz, a recent immigrant from Pakistan who has a worrying home life. Through that friendship, Kamal gains a different view of his own difficulties. The novel places questions of identity and belonging alongside friendship, prejudice, and the challenges of growing up in the period after September 11.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
