Unbecoming -- Seema Yasmin, Hardcover

Two Muslim teens in Texas fight for access to abortion while one harbors a painful secret in this funny and heartfelt near-future speculative novel perfect for fans of Unpregnant.

In a not-too-distant America, abortions are prosecuted and the right to choose is no longer an option. But best friends Laylah and Noor want to change the world. After graduating high school, they'll become an OBGYN and a journalist, but in the meantime, they're working on an illegal guide to abortion in Texas.

In response to the unfair laws, underground networks of clinics have sprung up, but the good fight has gotten even more precarious as it becomes harder to secure safe medication and supplies. Both Layla and Noor are passionate about getting their guide completed so it can help those in need, but Laylah treats their project with an urgency Noor doesn't understand--that may have something to do with the strange goings-on between their mosque and a local politician.

Fighting for what they believe in may involve even more obstacles than they bargained for, but the two best friends will continue as they always have: together.

Author: Seema Yasmin
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/09/2024
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.83d
ISBN: 9781665938440
Age Range: 14-17

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2024 pg. 51
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2024