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Here to Stay

Sara Farizan
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Here to Stay

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Sara Farizan

Here to Stay

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

262

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New Jersey • 2010s

Topic
Race & Racism

LGBTQ+

Sports
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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Super Short Summary

In Here to Stay, Bijan Majidi, a high school basketball player, suddenly becomes a hero after an exceptional game. However, his newfound fame is marred by a racist cyberattack. Bijan navigates this challenging situation, confronting prejudice and examining identity, while his school community reacts differently to the incident, prompting discussions on race, bias, and acceptance.

Informative

Emotional

Challenging

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,572 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Here to Stay by Sara Farizan has been praised for its engaging portrayal of timely social issues and relatable characters. Readers appreciate its humor and the protagonist's growth amid adversity. Criticisms include occasional predictability and some underdeveloped side plots. Overall, it offers a compelling, thoughtful exploration of identity and acceptance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Here to Stay?

Readers who enjoy Here to Stay by Sara Farizan are typically drawn to contemporary YA fiction with themes of identity, social justice, and resilience. Fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas or All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely will appreciate its exploration of racial and cultural issues.

4.2

1,572 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

262

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New Jersey • 2010s

Topic
Race & Racism

LGBTQ+

Sports
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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