PIECES A Novel about a Syrian Family By Afshan Malik

A novel about a muslim family. As if track practice, yearbook meetings, and tumultuous friendships weren't enough, sisters Hannah and Noreen are catapulted into a disorienting new reality when their dad returns home from his medical mission in Syria a haunted and broken man.

All of a sudden, their once tight knit family is falling to pieces. Little do they know, things will become a lot more crazy and unpredictable as each of them fights a different battle.

184 Pages

Daybreak Press

YA Book/Adults 

About the author:

Afshan Malik is a Chicago native turned southern belle who loves Dr. Pepper, new projects, and historical novels. Afshan works as the Director of Development at Rabata, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive cultural change through Muslim women's education, tarbiya, and community. She has a Masters in nonprofit management, a Bachelors in English Language and Literature, and additional Islamic Studies and professional certifications through the Ribaat Academic Institute, the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and more. Afshan is the calm eye of the storm in much of what life tosses her way and enjoys soaking up the Texas sun with her husband and five children.