Hail Mariam

In Hail Mariam, Iraqi American sixth-grader Mariam Hassan navigates the challenges of transferring to a local Catholic school as she grapples with her identity as a Muslim. Balancing the expectations of her new community, her family's struggles with her sister's serious illness, and her surprising role as Mary in the Christmas nativity play, Mariam learns that faith and connection are more important than perfection. This heartfelt story explores interfaith understanding and the importance of support from family and friends in overcoming personal hurdles.