Growing up Muslim in Australia

By Mae Archer

Twelve authentic and powerful stories about growing up Muslim in Australia

Beauty queen, kickboxer, lawyer, Rugby League star,
 activist, writer, lesbian, atheist – the contributors to this
 collection show the diversity of the Muslim experience and the influence of culture, family and gender in
 shaping identity.

These stories by known and unknown Australian Muslims peel back the stereotypes to reveal funny and touching experiences that will connect with readers. They explore body image, gender, romance, career, faith, football, friendship and family and the challenges of growing up in multicultural Australia.

‘Coming of Age is the kind of book that will change how readers look at the world...Coloured with many shades of humour, warmth, sadness, anger, determination and honesty, it will resonate with readers from all backgrounds and beliefs.’ Bookseller + Publisher

Anthology contributors: Randa Abdel-Fattah, Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Tanveer Ahmed, Ali Alizadeh, Amal Awad, Tasneem Chopra, Arwa El Masri, Hazem El Masri, Bianca Elmir, Sabrina Houssami, Alyena Mohummadally, Irfan Yusuf

Shortlisted for the 2015 Children's Book Council of Australia Eve Pownall Award for Information Books and was selected by the Grattan Institute for the 2015 Summer Reading List for Prime Minister.