Jamie Goldberg prefers the behind-the-scenes work of political campaigning to the public scrutiny of the podium. Maya Rahman is struggling through a summer marked by her parents’ separation and a canceled trip to see her best friend. The two teenagers team up to canvass for a local state senate candidate in a competitive Georgia district. As they knock on doors to discuss voting rights and healthcare, they navigate their developing romantic connection against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia and antisemitism within their community.
Readers interested in the intersection of grassroots activism and adolescent identity will find a detailed look at the exhaustion and adrenaline of local elections. The story suits those looking for a realistic portrayal of interfaith relationships and the logistical challenges of political organizing. Readers finish the book with a clearer understanding of how national political tensions manifest in suburban neighborhoods and how individual effort shapes local legislative outcomes. The narrative provides a template for civic engagement while documenting the specific social pressures facing Jewish and Muslim youth in America.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
