Call Me American (Adapted for Young Adults): The Extraordinary True Story of a Young Somali Immigrant

by Abdi Nor Iftin

Book Overview

Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood and offers an intimate account of modern immigration.

Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures, far from the United States. At home in Somalia, his mother entertained him with vivid folktales and bold stories detailing her rural, nomadic upbrinding. As he grew older, he spent his days following his father, a basketball player,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 198489711X
• ISBN13: 9781984897114
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12