Huda Fahmy is a former teacher turned comic artist. Her latest book, Huda F Are You? is geared towards a YA audience. Like her other books, it looks at the Muslim American experience though this time through the lens of a teenager. It also addresses issues such as racism and discrimination. For the complete review, please see the attached link.

Huda and her family have just moved to Dearborn, Michigan just as she is starting high school. Unlike her old school, there is a large Muslim population. Just as she thinks it'll be easier, she finds a hard to figuring out who she is. She struggles to find out how to stand out with so many of her classmates like her. Along the way, she struggles with racism, self confidence, and how to stay true to herself and her family.

While I didn't connect with the art style, it was very simple and easy to follow. The story was very timely and I enjoyed watching Huda as she navigated the ups and downs of being a freshman in high school. I found this story very relatable and touched on a lot of different issues about identity, self esteem, and being true to yourself. I loved how supportive Huda's friends and family are, since in some stories they are just another obstacle. I hope there is another volume for this, as I want to see more of Huda's adventures.

An enjoyable graphic novel depicting a young Muslim girl looking to find her place in the world and fit in. Readers should find it quite relatable and the touches of humor are comforting. The author's representation of Muslim women allows her Muslim readers to feel seen and for others to gain a better understanding of their struggle. The art may be fairly simple, but the story is powerful.

I finished this graphic novel in just a few hours, and absolutely loved it! This is a short, accessible, easy to devour story! About an
Arab-American, hijabi Muslim trying to figure out who she is, and how she fits into her family, her religion, and her every day life. I obviously can't speak for the Muslim rep since I am not part of the community, but I imagine this story means a lot to the Muslim readers who read it. It was such a great look into what it's like being a Muslim teenager in a America, and a reminder to all non-Muslims who like to forget - hijabi Muslim
girls have all the same insecurities every teenage girls have about fitting in and figuring out who they are. And then they have to deal with racism, xenophobia, and islamaphobia *on top* of those things. I was laughing for 90% of this story, and tearing up
or feeling heart warmed the rest of the time. Honestly, Huda is such a mood in so many of the ways she thinks and I constantly found myself saying "same" to her internal thoughts, lol

Really great and vivid graphic novel with the colors and the art is so much fun! It's setting is something relatable to most teenagers, trying to find your place, but I love that this is diverse and that it's reaching out to audiences that don't always get to see themselves in books or on covers as a protagonist. 5/5

Full RTC.

A fantastically funny and profoundly moving coming-of-age graphic novel. It’s a quick read that addresses the important topics of racism, Islamophobia, and microaggressions and how all of these take a toll. Well done.

Really loved this story of the author's (slightly fictionalized) experience growing up and moving to a new high school where she was no longer the only Muslim girl in town. It feels like the opposite of many coming-of-age novels (so often you're somewhere new and alone and different!) but still very relatable and engaging. A great read for mirrors and windows purposes for teens.

I thought this was a super cute graphic novel. The illustrations were really well done and the story about finding yourself is one we can all relate to.

5 stars
I love Huda Fahmy and her comics with my entire heart and how they are so relatable for Muslims everywhere. This book did not disappoint and was so heartwarming, it will forever have a place in my heart.

I really enjoyed this book and the art style was great. I liked how this book is about life as a teenager and learning things about yourself. I love how Huda is figuring out things for herself and throughout the book she is learning not just about herself but also how to stand up for who she is. I liked how this book also touches upon the internalized self-doubt and self-hatred that teenagers have and especially if you have a marginalized identity.

I really enjoyed this perspective on living as a female Muslim in the US. The graphic novel was accessible and the character was hilarious. I love that addressed how she wore a hijab and her other clothing choices. And just because you dress a certain way doesn't mean you can't feel confident.

Huda's experience and her humour is an absolute thrill! They way she has written and illustrated her life as a young brown women living in America was something I really connected with. I've been following Huda on her instagram for many years now, and I'm so glad that all her hard work has manifested in a wonderfully written (semi-auto biographical) story!

I can't wait to see what she publishes next!

I've been a fan of Huda's work for years, and it's always excellent. She's undeniably talented, and her humor is always spot on. This book is a fantastic story of figuring out who you are and how you fit into the world. From a representation standpoint, it's exactly what I was looking for. To be seen, not only as a Muslim woman, but as a someone who's struggled with their identity and where they fit.

I really enjoyed the story told here, and how relatable it is, while also being hilarious! I truly loved the sister dynamics, as well as some of the more emotional scenes, specifically the ones with her mom. As usual, I highly recommend Huda's books, so don't miss this one when it releases!

This was my first graphic novel and it won't be my last. Huda is known in her town as hijabi girl and she's okay with it. To her at least she's known as someone. Then her family moves to a small town with a big Muslim population and suddenly there is nothing to differentiate Huda from everyone else at school. It is up to Huda to define who she is. She throws herself into every school activity while navigating what it is like to be a young Muslim woman in America and dealing with typical teenage things at the same time. Huda quickly realizes she needs to figure out who she isn't to discover who she actually is.

The blurb was right!

This graphic novel is cheeky, hilarious, and something you should watch out for!

Really love how the humor perfectly fits the illustrations (if that's a thing!)

Totally going to preorder this one now.

RATING: 4stars

Huda F Are You? Is a witty and charming coming-of-age novel. Huda tells her experience of being Muslim-American, as well as her journey of self-discovery and the feeling of being “in-between.” Fahmy weaves her wit and humor in with the more serious tones within the graphic novel, like Islamophobia, racism, identity, standing up, finding your own voice, and self-love. This book is great for any age, but I would especially recommend it to young teens. I feel as though many young people struggle with standing up to authority, especially teens who experience racism, sexism, homophobia, etc. who are frequently pressured to just accept it. Fahmy dives into the topic of finding your voice and validates the insecurity that young people might feel when experiencing marginalization. She also highlights the warning signs young people should look out for, such as downplaying the situation and fear of getting in trouble, all while keeping the book witty and enjoyable. I found that Fahmy’s work is thought-provoking, complex, and great representation for young teens, specifically young Muslim teens. I thoroughly enjoyed Huda F Are You!

Thank you to Penguin Teen and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest and fair review!

Super impressed with how much this graphic novel packs in. It manages to be funny while being brutally honest about many different issues. It brought me RIGHT back to being a teen and that lost and lonely feeling, but all the highlights that come with it as well. It was very sweet and I really really loved it -- finished it in one sitting!

A fun graphic novel about Huda, a 9th grade Muslim girl suddenly find herself NOT the only hijabi in town! A good look at issues of racism and developing self-identity, the setting and issues are very American. So, a good choice for American readers ages 10 and up; not a top recommendation for readers in other parts of the world.

Huda F. has just moved to a new town where she is no longer the only hijabi girl. All of a sudden she can't rely on her hijab to define her anymore. As she stumbles through a year of school she tries out a bunch of different cliques and comes to figure out who she is by process of elimination.

Huda is hilarious. She is sharky and sarcastic, just like I was in high school. Huda deals with wearing the hijab and learning to stand up for yourself with an amazing sense of humor. I am always impressed when an author can deal with heavy topics, such as Islamophobia, in a way that doesn't leave readers feeling depressed. Even though there are issues of Islamophobia much of her story is universal. It doesn't matter that she is Muslim or wears a hijab; I can see all high schoolers relating to her journey of self-discovery. I mean after all don't we all wonder where we fit in.

This is a definite recommendation for me, although I think the title will get the book plenty of checkouts without too much librarian leg work.

This was an absolute gem to read. It is a little difficult to get through in parts due to islamophobia and racism, but it is still a necessary story. This story hit my feels in the right way. The art was amazing and I know the finished copy of this book will be stunning. The expressions and emotions within the panels felt real and believable. I highly recommend to everyone.