Golden Girl

In this heartfelt middle grade novel in verse, Aafiyah Qamar, a Pakistani American seventh grader, grapples with her fondness for beautiful things while facing a serious family crisis. When her father is wrongfully accused of a crime, Aafiyah devises a creative plan to help him, but she soon realizes that achieving her goal may require succumbing to her troubling habit of "borrowing" items. With themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery, this engaging story blends laughter and meaningful lessons, resonating with fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and Clean Getaway.