Book Review: Does My Head Look Big In This?

Randa Abdel-Fattah has written a great book about a teen girl struggling with her identity. (What teen girl isn't?) If you can't guess from the title the main character in Does My Head Look Big in This? is Muslim. Amal is a Muslim teen who decides to wear the hijab(head scarf) in a post 9-11 world. Will she be able to handle the pressure that comes with wearing the scarf? I love the voice of Amal. She is a smart, confident girl but who wouldn't be insecure about outwardly showing your faith in these times. I also love the fact that she has a strong faith, but still struggles with fasting during Ramadan and not letting her emotions get the best of her when it comes to boys. I am happy to have discovered a new voice in YAF. Someone that can give a unique perspective to the teen experience. Until next time.