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Say Something, Poupeh Babaee!: A Graphic Novel

Illustrated by Ghazal Qadri
Published by Yellow Jacket
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Poupeh needs to speak up for her parents at an embassy interview--the problem is that she's been rendered mute! Smile meets New Kid in this funny, heartwarming, poignant graphic novel about the toll immigrating to the United States takes on a kid's mental health.

Poupeh Babaee is an Iranian girl sent to live with her relatives in the United States. Although Poupeh understands and speaks English, the stress of entering a new school in a foreign land renders her mute, and she is diagnosed with selective mutism. Worse yet, a travel ban--which labels Iran a "dangerous country"--has barred her parents from entering the US!

In order to help her parents immigrate, Poupeh must find a way to speak up for them during an interview with an embassy officer or risk being separated. This powerful, heart-warming graphic novel debut shows the bravery and courage of a young girl who will do anything to reunite her family.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Yellow Jacket (June 24, 2025)
  • Length: 176 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781499815283
  • Ages: 8 - 12

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