Songbird

A new house.

A new school.

A new language.

In a country far from home.

Jamila wants to make new friends and fit in, but it's hard when you miss your best friend at home in Iraq, and you're worried about your father's safety, and your mother needs your help with simple tasks like shopping.

When Jamila joins the school choir, she finds a place where she can belong, a place where she might find a friend. A place where she can dare to hope.

Awards

• Commended, CBCA Notable Books: Younger Readers, 2020
• Shortlisted, Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, 2021