A review by bookgirl4ever
Does My Head Look Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah

3.0

Amal has an epiphany during winter break. She decides that she truly believes in her religion (Islam) and wants to completely live it. That includes wearing the hijab (head scarf). Unfortunately, she goes to a prep school that prides itself on controlling every aspect of its students' education, including dress, and there is plenty of ignorance regarding Muslims in the wake of 9/11. Amal finds it is not easy to live your beliefs, but that also it is what inside that counts - being true to one's beliefs despite the opposition.

Grades 9+.