It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

Firefly & Fern Summary

When her family flees Iran during the 1979 hostage crisis, young Zomorod must navigate a new life in America, where she grapples with fitting in, cultural identity, and finding humor in unexpected places. Through Firoozeh Dumas's witty and warm storytelling, readers discover how one girl's resilience and sense of humor help her bridge two worlds while learning what it truly means to belong.