Amal Unbound

In her powerful middle-grade debut, Saeed tells the inspiring story of Amal, a girl whose aspirations of becoming a teacher are derailed when she is forced into indentured servitude after a fateful encounter with a corrupt landlord's son. Living under the oppressive conditions of the Khan estate, Amal faces heartbreak and challenges, including a rivalry with a girl named Nabila. As she uncovers the Khans' sinister activities, Amal learns that to reclaim her dreams and fight against injustice, she must unite with others to challenge the harsh realities of her world.