| The Authentics Contributor(s): Nazemian, Abdi (Author) |
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ISBN: 1538512238 ISBN-13: 9781538512234 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: MP3 CD Published: December 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Family - Adoption - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
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| Publisher Description: Daria Esfandyar is Iranian-American and proud of her heritage, unlike some of the "Nose Jobs" in the clique led by her former best friend, Heidi Javadi. Daria and her friends call themselves the Authentics, because they pride themselves on always keeping it real.But in the course of researching a school project, Daria learns something shocking about her past, which launches her on a journey of self-discovery. It seems everyone is keeping secrets. And it's getting harder to know who she even is any longer.With infighting among the Authentics, her mother planning an over-the-top sweet sixteen party, and a romance that should be totally off limits, Daria doesn't have time for this identity crisis. As everything in her life is spinning out of control--can she figure out how to stay true to herself? |
Contributor Bio(s): Nazemian, Abdi: - Abdi Nazemian's first novel, The Walk-In Closet, won the Lambda Literary Award for Best Debut. He has written four produced films, including The Quiet, Beautiful Girl, and Celeste in the City. Abdi is an alumnus of the Sundance Writer's Lab, has been a mentor at the Outfest Screenwriter's Lab, has taught screenwriting at UCLA Extension, and is the head of development for Water's End Productions. He holds a BA from Columbia University, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management. He lives in Los Angeles with his partner and two children. You can find him online at AbDaddy.com. |