"A Very Large Expanse of Sea" Quotes
A Muslim teenager navigates high school while facing racism and Islamophobia in the aftermath of 9/11.
young adult | 310 pages | Published in 2018
Quotes
It’s 2002, and I’m not used to being the new girl.
new beginnings
I'm tired of all the ignorance in the world. I'm tired of the hatred.
ignorancehatred
I'm tired of being afraid.
fear
I am so sick of people asking me where I’m from.
identity
Sometimes I feel like I can't breathe.
anxiety
I'm not comfortable with the stares. I'm not comfortable with the questions.
discomfort
It feels like an attack. It feels like a violation.
injustice
I’m so tired of the assumptions.
prejudice
I’m not going to let them win.
resilience
I’m not interested in being a poster child for anything.
individuality
