Americanized

At thirteen, Sara Saedi believes friends, fashion, and boys are her biggest concerns. But after her sister is denied a job because she doesn’t have a social security number, Sara uncovers a shocking secret: Her Iranian family has been living in America as undocumented immigrants since she was two years old. Faced with this knowledge, Sara soon finds herself juggling her fear of deportation alongside the everyday struggles of being a teen. Filled with witty writing, historical details, and '90s pop culture references, this memoir takes a critical look at the long and difficult journey to becoming an American citizen.

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