How I Learned to Hate in Ohio

Set in late-1980s rural Ohio, this debut novel explores the complexities of friendship and racial tensions as a new friendship between an isolated high school student and a Sikh classmate unfolds. Through sharp wit and dark humor, the story examines how prejudice can take root in insular communities and ultimately lead to tragedy. Bracing, insightful, and emotionally compelling, it offers a candid look at the roots of cultural division in America.