• About the Book

• Title: A Girl Called Rumi
• Author: Ari Honarvar
• Publisher: Forest Avenue Press
• Language: English
• Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age
• Themes: Identity, Displacement, Family, Hope, Resilience, Iran, Persian Culture

A Girl Called Rumi by Ari Honarvar tells the poignant story of Kimia, nicknamed Rumi, a young girl who flees Iran with her mother during political upheaval and seeks refuge in America. Grappling with a new culture and her past, Rumi's coming-of-age story explores identity, displacement, and the power of family and hope. This exploration of the immigrant experience, woven with Persian culture, follows Rumi's journey of resilience as she navigates language, prejudice, and the longing for home, discovering her own strength and voice. The book highlights Persian traditions and the hardships faced by refugees, showcasing the strength of the human spirit.