One of the top ten graphic novels for Spring 2022, as chosen by Publishers Weekly

"Khan debuts with a deeply introspective, elegantly rendered graphic memoir about her experiences, faith, and family in the South Asian diaspora community of East London. . . . It's a powerful debut by a singularly penetrative and eloquent voice." --Starred Review, Publishers Weekly

What do identity, belonging, and memory mean to one young Muslim woman and her family against a backdrop of history?

As a second-generation Pakistani immigrant living in East London, Sabba Khan paints a vivid snapshot of contemporary British Asian life and investigates the complex shifts experienced by different generations within immigrant communities, creating an uplifting and universal story that crosses borders and decades. Race, gender, and class are explored in a compelling personal narrative creating a strong feminist message of self-reflection and empowerment which is illuminated in stunning artwork.

Author: Sabba Khan
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Street Noise Books
Published: 05/17/2022
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.2lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.91w x 0.79d
ISBN: 9781951491178


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/28/2022
Booklist 05/15/2022 pg. 37
Library Journal 10/28/2022 pg. 1

About the Author
Sabba Khan is a visual artist, graphic novelist, and architectural designer. She is an advocate for increasing working-class black and brown representation in the arts and publishing as well as in architecture and construction. Her work is included in the Eisner award-winning graphic anthology Drawing Power. And she currently lives in East London, in the UK. This is her debut as an author.