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Omid has been living in the shadow of his parents, his best friend, and even his younger brother. It's time to step into the world in his own way, but it may be easier said than done.
Omid's parents immigrated from Iran. Since 9/11 it has been difficult. He needs to be cautious at certain times and in certain places. He has tried so hard to be American that he is losing his ability to speak Farsi and remember the traditions of his culture. When his grandparents move to live near him in Arizona, he thinks maybe he can recover some of what he has lost.
Having a crush on Emily is also turning his world upside down. When she convinces him to try out for the school play, Romeo and Juliet, he ends up with a part he loves. Studying his part and listening to a rap CD his friend Sammy makes for him, turns Omid into a poet. He discovers writing rap gives him courage and a voice he never knew he had.
Author Arya Shahi's novel in verse takes readers into the life of a confused teenager. There's family drama, humor, peer pressure, and self-discovery enough to satisfy every reader.
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