It Ain't So Awful, Falafel
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 It Ain't So Awful, Falafel
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World History > Modern Age > 1970s
Zomorod (Cindy) Yousefzadeh is the new kid on the block... for the fourth time. California’s Newport Beach is her family’s latest perch, and she’s determined to shuck her brainy loner persona and start afresh with a new Brady Bunch name—Cindy. It’s the late 1970s, and fitting in becomes more difficult as Iran makes U.S. headlines with protests, revolution, and finally the taking of American hostages. Even puka shell necklaces, pool parties, and flying fish can't distract Cindy from the anti-Iran sentiments that creep way too close to home. A poignant yet lighthearted middle grade debut from the author of the best-selling Funny in Farsi.
Emily's Review
This little book made me laugh, cry, and then laugh again. Zomorod and her family are from the country of Iran, and they moved to the United States for her father's work. Spanning the late 70s and early 80s, we follow Zomorod as she navigates being the new kid at school, being the translator for her parents, and dealing with the upheaval of the Iranian Revolution.
I adore the character of Zomorod - she has a fantastic sense of humor and her view of the world was both hilarious and insightful. This story might be set 40 years in the past, but it is still extremely relevant today.
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