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In this pitch-perfect conclusion to the Mixed Feelings series, global affairs compel Sara to conceal a significant part of her identity. Perfect for fans of The Tryout, The New Girl, and Fruitcake.
Gotta keep it real!
What's the most difficult part of eighth grade?
A: You dye your hair. Terribly.
B: Your friends catch you in a lie and grill you about it.
C: Your parents don't support your dreams.
D: HOLD UP -- IT GETS WORSE?!
It's September of 2001. Eighth grade is in full swing, and the year is starting off strong. But then it happens. No, not Sara's fourteenth birthday on September 12 -- the day before, when everything changes.
As a Middle Eastern girl in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, Sara is feeling like an outsider and she's desperate to conceal her Iranian background to fit in. She lies to her closest friends and classmates, dyes her hair blonde (with disastrous results!), and grows distant from her Iranian-born dad. But as hard as Sara tries to hide her identity, a new friend sees the real Sara and challenges her to embrace her true self -- every part of her.
In this final installment of the Mixed Feelings series, Amini uses her signature style of humor and heart to share her most vulnerable story yet.
Sara Amini is an Iranian-Colombian actress who has starred in various television series, been the face of nearly two dozen commercial campaigns, and voiced characters in both video games and animation. Originally from Houston, Texas, Sara now lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and son. Mixed Feelings is her graphic novel debut. Learn more about what Sara's up to at saraamini.com.
Shadia Amin is a Colombian cartoonist and illustrator based in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) with a bachelor's degree in sequential art, minoring in illustration. She later earned her master's degree in sequential art, also from SCAD. Her art aims to capture the fun of superheroes, fantasy, and life itself, and her works include Shiny Misfits, Spider-Ham, Aggretsuko, and Olive & Popeye. She has also contributed to anthologies like Alloy: Electrum and Votes for Women: The Battle for the 19th Amendment. Shadia is also a teacher, and when she is not working, she can be found cooking, playing video games, or spending time with her husband, dogs, and cat. Find her online at shadiaminart.com.
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