Call Me Adnan

This poignant middle grade novel in verse by award-winning Pakistani author Reem Faruqi follows Adnan Zakir, a young table tennis enthusiast, who faces a personal tragedy that shakes his Muslim family to its core. As Adnan grapples with his grief and abandons his dreams, he and his family must navigate their way through loss with courage and hope. In a story beautifully interwoven with details of Adnan’s Pakistani Muslim identity, and highlighted with a rich, lyrical style, the family's journey of healing captures hearts with its nuanced portrayal of love, joy, and ultimate resilience.