Listen, Layla

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What is Listen, Layla about?

Fourteen-year-old Layla, a Sudanese-Australian aspiring inventor, eagerly anticipates a summer dedicated to perfecting her creation for a prestigious design competition. However, her plans are upended when her grandmother in Sudan falls ill, prompting a family trip to Khartoum. Amidst the backdrop of political unrest, Layla grapples with her dual cultural identity, familial obligations, and her passion for innovation. As tensions rise both within her family and the nation, Layla must navigate these challenges to find her place and voice.

About the author

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a talented writer and engineer who loves telling stories about adventure and discovery. She is well known for her exciting book 'You Must Be Layla', which follows a clever girl starting at a new school. Yassmin enjoys inspiring young people to be curious, kind, and confident in themselves.