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A Very Large Expanse of Sea
by Tahereh Mafi
Ages: 14+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-286656-1
Keywords: Break Dancing, Muslim-Americans, Discrimination, Racism, Romance, High School
Shirin, 16, has often experienced prejudice after 9/11 because she wears a hijab. Her growing friendship with a star basketball player leads to unforeseen consequences.