Nayra and the Djinn

About this book

In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist Nayra Mansour a Muslim American girl is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn. Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. Theres the constant pressure from her strict family ruthless bullying from her classmates and exhausting friendship demands from Rami the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when shes considering transferring schools to escape it all a mysterious djinn named Marjan appears. As a djinn a mythical being in Islamic folklore Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjans past is fraught with secrets guilt and trouble and if they dont face what theyve done Nayra could pay the price. In this beautifully illustrated graphic novel Iasmin Omar Ata has created a realistic coming-of-age story with an enchanting dose of the fantastical about strength identity and most of all friendship.