A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea

In A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea, 11-year-old Saba Hafezi navigates the challenges of growing up in a small fishing village in 1980s Iran, feeling the profound loss of her mother and twin sister following the Iranian Revolution. Separated from her family, Saba creates an imaginative parallel life where her sister thrives in America, reflecting her longing for connection and freedom. As she grapples with love and the constraints placed on women in her society, the novel weaves a rich tapestry of Eastern and Western storytelling that highlights the struggle for self-determination and the bonds of family.