Description: Pressured into following her sister's premed footsteps, Anisa struggles with her parents' expectations, college life, and finding her own identity, until she visits her grandfather in Egypt and discovers her artistic voice.
Review Quotes: Praise for Landing in Place: A Graphic Novel by Sherine Hamdy; Illustrated by Myra El Mir:
BOOK RIOT Best YA Books of 2026 (So Far)!★ "A measured, thoughtful, and complex coming-of-age story. Visually engaging...widely accessible...[and] emotionally resonant." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "Refreshing, timely, and well developed, this exploration of the idea of home reminds readers that the world is so much bigger than our living rooms." --Booklist, starred review ★ "Hamdy's narrative of culture complexity is powerful...a riveting read. El Mir's illustrations are perfectly paired, full of free-flowing humor and occasional strokes of solemnity...An open-hearted coming-of-age story." --School Library Journal, starred review ★ "Deep and soulful, Landing in Place takes readers on an exquisite journey of young adulthood, exploring a multitude of challenges in compelling ways." --BookPage, starred review
"A deeply emotional read. Landing in Place is relatable to all children of immigrants who desperately want to know more about their families' past, powerful in the way it weaves historical and political facts through layers of generational trauma, and a good reminder that while Muslims may practice differently, we should still find unity and mutual respect within our shared faith."
--Huda Fahmy, author of National Book Award finalist Huda F Cares?