Nayra and the Djinn -- Iasmin Omar Ata, Paperback

In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl, is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn.

Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami -the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she's considering transferring schools to escape it all, a mysterious djinn named Marjan appears.

As a djinn, a mythical being in Islamic folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan's past is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble, and if they don't face what they've done, Nayra could pay the price.

In this beautifully illustrated graphic novel, Iasmin Omar Ata has created a realistic coming-of-age story with an enchanting dose of the fantastical about strength, identity, and, most of all, friendship.

Author: Iasmin Omar Ata
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/28/2023
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780593117125
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2022
School Library Journal 01/01/2023 pg. 71
Booklist 02/01/2023 pg. 42

About the Author
Iasmin Omar Ata is an intersectional comics artist, illustrator, and game designer. Iasmin focuses on creating art centered around the themes of coping with illness, understanding identity, and dismantling oppressive structures.