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Ahmed Aziz's Epic Year
Nina Hamza
Ages: 12+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Quill Tree Books/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-302489-2
Keywords: bullies, BIPOC, brothers, conflict resolution, fathers and sons, moving, Muslim Americans, humor, grief
Moving from Hawaii to Minnesota would be challenging even if Ahmed's dad were not critically ill. The bullying neighbor assigned to his group project adds to his tension.