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By Jasmine Baten
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Depression, therapy stigma in thoughtful graphic novel.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 12+?
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What's the Story?
In HUDA F WANTS TO KNOW? Huda is ready to get the most out of her junior year with a plan to ace her AP classes, learn how to drive, get a full scholarship for college, and maybe even find the man of her dreams. But everything falls apart when her parents tell her that they're getting a divorce. Suddenly, balancing school, sisters, scholarships, and snippy comments about her family from the community feels impossible. Huda finds herself in a spiral of sadness and anger, lashing out at those she loves, sure that she must be the problem. But some heart-to-hearts with a kind therapist, her loving mom, equally emotionally-confused sisters, and her supportive best friend show Huda that she's not alone, and that maybe her feelings are more normal than she thinks.
Is It Any Good?
This vibrant graphic novel is a heartfelt and witty read that will have readers wiping away tears of laughter and sadness. No matter what you've been through, you'll probably see some of yourself in the pages of Huda F Wants to Know? Readers will want to give Huda a hug as she juggles all the stresses of being in high school with the struggle of her home life being turned upside down. Huda Fahmy's warm, funny portrayal of a sweet, relatable teen navigating a huge life change will resonate with most teens, and Muslim readers and kids with divorced parents in particular.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about mental health stigma as it's shown in Huda F Wants to Know? What does this story say about mental health stigma? How do people in your family and community feel about therapy? Would you like it to be different? If so, how?
Huda thinks that she has to face her worries and problems alone. What happens when she goes it alone? Are there down sides to perseverance? Talk about a time you tried to handle something hard on your own, but really needed help or support?
Huda's parents get a divorce in a community where divorce is pretty taboo. Why do you think the author wanted to write a book with this as a topic?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Huda Fahmy
- Genre : Graphic Novel
- Topics : Family Stories ( Dads , Moms ) , School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Gratitude , Perseverance
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Dial Books
- Publication date : April 1, 2025
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 12 - 17
- Number of pages : 222
- Available on : Paperback, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : March 30, 2026
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