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"The Next New Syrian Girl" is Ream Shukairy's YA debut that brings together two teens to explore the secrets of their past. Khadija and Leene couldn't be any more different. Syrian American competitive athlete Khadija resents the tamed role her mother pushes onto her. Syrian refugee Leene struggles with her mental health amid a bustling new high school and peers. When Khadija and Leene discover a revelation about Leene's past, the misfit pair work together to investigate this newfound secret, allowing a surprising new friendship to blossom. Their investigation will challenge their expectations and lead them across the world for answers.

Release date: March 14