I'm from Here Too

In Kashmira Sheth's poignant verse novel, Anoop, an Indian American Sikh boy, faces a year of significant changes as he navigates middle school and the complexities of his identity. Separated from his friends and confronted by new challenges related to his long hair and turban, he grapples with the impending loss of his beloved grandfather in India and the growing concerns for Sikhs in America. As he reflects on his faith and values of equality, justice, service, and honesty, Anoop seeks to understand his place in the world amid these trials.