The Beauty of Your Face

A Palestinian American woman, Afaf Rahman, navigates faith, loss, and identity as she leads a Muslim school in the Chicago suburbs, set against the backdrop of a deeply divided nation. Her story is intertwined with personal memories of bigotry, family struggles, and hope, culminating in a tense encounter with a school shooter influenced by online extremism. This powerful and evocative debut explores themes of community, resilience, and shared humanity, inviting reflection on understanding and connection.