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Does My Head Look Big in This? — Content Guide for Parents

By Randa Abdel-FattahScholastic2008ISBN 9780439922333360 pages
Does My Head Look Big in This?

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

When sixteen-year-old Amal decides to wear the hijab full-time, her entire world changes, all because of a piece of cloth...

Sixteen-year-old Amal makes the decision to start wearing the hijab full-time and everyone has a reaction. Her parents, her teachers, her friends, people on the street. But she stands by her decision to embrace her faith and all that it is, even if it does make her a little different from everyone else.Can she handle the taunts of "towel head," the prejudice of her classmates, and still attract the cutest boy in school? Brilliantly funny and poignant, Randa Abdel-Fattah's debut novel will strike a chord in all teenage readers, no matter what their beliefs.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Does My Head Look Big in This? appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes a discussion of a terrorist attack and the protagonist's response to being asked to explain Islam in light of such violence. This context highlights the challenges faced by Muslims in the aftermath of such events. No scary content detected in the search results. The narrative deals with social issues rather than horror or fear-inducing elements.

  • Does Does My Head Look Big in This? have violence?

    The narrative includes a discussion of a terrorist attack and the protagonist's response to being asked to explain Islam in light of such violence. This context highlights the challenges faced by Muslims in the aftermath of such events.

  • Does Does My Head Look Big in This? have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The narrative deals with social issues rather than horror or fear-inducing elements.

  • Does Does My Head Look Big in This? have religious themes?

    The book explores Islamic practices and beliefs, particularly through the protagonist's decision to wear the hijab full-time. It addresses the misconceptions surrounding Islam, especially in the context of prejudice and discrimination.

  • Does Does My Head Look Big in This? have racial/cultural content?

    The book addresses racial prejudice faced by the protagonist, including derogatory terms used against her. It explores themes of identity and acceptance in a multicultural setting.

  • Does Does My Head Look Big in This? have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results. The content focuses on cultural and religious themes rather than strong language.

  • Does Does My Head Look Big in This? have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The focus remains on cultural and religious identity rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Does My Head Look Big in This? have sexual identity?

    The protagonist expresses her views on dating and intimacy, stating she cannot date boys but wants to share intimate moments with the right person in the future. This reflects her cultural beliefs about relationships.

  • Does Does My Head Look Big in This? have gender roles?

    The protagonist's choice to wear the hijab is framed as an assertion of her identity and autonomy, which may challenge traditional views on gender roles. The narrative discusses the complexities of feminism in relation to her cultural practices.

  • Does Does My Head Look Big in This? have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The focus is primarily on the protagonist's Muslim identity and her experiences at school.