Other Words for Home

Other Words for HomeAn acclaimed New York Times bestseller and awarded the Newbery Honor, this beautifully crafted novel in verse tells the poignant story of a young Syrian girl, Jude, who must leave her homeland to relocate to the United States. Jude never imagined she would have to part from her cherished brother and father, leaving them in Syria while she ventures to Cincinnati with her mother. As they adjust to life in America, Jude finds the pace fast and overwhelming, and her beloved American films fall short in equipping her for the realities of school, where she's marked by a new identity, "Middle Eastern," which she never identified with before. Despite the challenges, Jude encounters refreshing surprises, making new friends, embracing extended family, and perhaps even pursuing her passion through a school musical audition. This evocative narrative explores themes of belonging, adapting, and self-discovery, illustrating that America might be a place of genuine acceptance for Jude. Written by Jasmine Warga and published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020, this hardcover edition spans 352 pages, sized at 14.8 x 21.8 x 3.5 cm. The book is available in English and holds the ISBN 9780062747808.