Paperback
Author: NoViolet Bulawayo
Genre: Historical fiction
Year published: 2013
 
This poignant coming-of-age novel follows Darling, a young girl growing up in Zimbabwe amidst political turmoil and economic hardship. Alongside her friends, she navigates a life of poverty, dreaming of escape to a better future. Her dreams come true when she moves to the United States, but the reality of life as an immigrant brings its own challenges. Torn between two worlds, Darling grapples with questions of identity, belonging, and cultural disconnection.