Internment builds a great case for empathy on all sides and for fighting history repeating itself.
Internment
Lauren Nopenz Fairley, Curious Iguana, Frederick, MD
Terrifying, inspiring, heart-pounding, and incredibly timely. With an ultimately hopeful voice, Samira Ahmed shows how one person and small acts of bravery can spark a flame of resistance and inspire others to bring change.
David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Moquitoland and Kids of Appetite
A powerful and poignant exploration of a nightmare made real. It’s a testament to Ahmed’s writing then, that the heart of the story is one of hope. Read INTERNMENT. Raise a fist.
National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, author of American Street and Pride
Internment is a scathing indictment of our current political times. Ahmed has gifted us Layla, a courageous young revolutionary who fights against all boundaries of hate and ignorance. A must read for activists who continue to push back against the big What-Ifs.
E.K. Johnston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Exit, Pursued by a Bear
A testament to what girls are capable of when they are overlooked, Internment is a masterwork of dignity and grit.
Kiersten White, New York Times Bestselling author of And I Darken and The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
Internment is a visceral, essential book, both horrifying and hopeful. Ahmed deserves a spot on every book shelf in America.