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Dasgupta, Debasmita

Faiza Is a Fighter

72 pp. | Soaring Kite | May, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9781958372821 $12.99
(3) 4-6 Faiza, a determined girl from the Indian Himalayas, dreams of becoming a boxer. Inspired by Olympian Mary Kom, she trains with her father, overcoming bullying, grief, and poverty to enter a local tournament. Stylized illustrations, using a limited color palette and classical Indian influences, add depth to her journey. A supernatural twist enriches the emotional arc of this resonant, visually rich middle-grade graphic novel celebrating resilience, heritage, and female empowerment. A glossary and information about Dasgupta’s process provide interesting details.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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