Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year

In this heartfelt yet humorous tween debut, Ahmed Aziz navigates a challenging year marked by family illness, a big move from Hawaii to Minnesota, and new social pressures at school. As he grapples with feelings of displacement and encounters a school bully, Ahmed unexpectedly discovers a love for assigned books and uncovers family stories that deepen his understanding of himself and his heritage. Praised as a potential classic, this story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of literature.