A. M. Dassu

A. M. Dassu

  • 5 stars across 9 books
A.M. Dassu is the Deputy Editor of SCBWI-BI's Words and Pictures magazine and a Director of Inclusive Minds. In 2017 she won the international We Need Diverse Books YA mentorship award. Her work has been published by The Huffington Post, TES, SCOOP, Lee & Low and DK Books. 'Boy, Everywhere' is her debut novel and she has used her publishing advances to assist Syrian refugees in her city and set up a grant to support an unpublished refugee or immigrant writer.
22nd October 2020

Boy, Everywhere

This debut middle-grade novel chronicles the harrowing journey taken by Sami and his family from privilege to poverty, a... MoreBoy, Everywhere

(33 reviews) Review
2nd June 2022

Fight Back

  An empowering story about finding your identity and the courage to fight for it. "One of the best,... MoreFight Back

(10 reviews) Review
16th February 2023

Boot It!: World Book Day 2023

Sami and Ali dream of playing for the school football team. They practise in the park every day and work hard on their s... MoreBoot It!: World Book Day 2023

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19th October 2023

Kicked Out: A Boy, Everywhere story

This sequel to Dassu's award-winning debut, Boy, Everywhere, finds Ali and Sami living their dream, playing football for... MoreKicked Out: A Boy, Everywhere story

(2 reviews) Review
14th March 2024

Can You Find My Eid Presents?

  “A charming picture book for all families” - Booktrust With vivid illustrations and a h... MoreCan You Find My Eid Presents?

(2 reviews) Review
15th January 2026

A Very Happy Ramadan

  A celebratory story of Ramadan! "Porridge? EWWW, no thank you!" When Rayhan wakes up and his dad s... MoreA Very Happy Ramadan

(1 review) Review
11th July 2022

The New Kid: Band 12/Copper

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrat... MoreThe New Kid: Band 12/Copper

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10th September 2026

Wild Journey

'A joy to read!' Sophie Anderson'The perfect gift for a curious child' Louie Stowell'Beautiful, breathtaking' Hannah Gol... MoreWild Journey

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Tackling Racism Together: In partnership with Show Racism the Red Card

In partnership with the UK’s leading anti-racism charity, Tackling Racism Together is an anti-racist handbook for young ... MoreTackling Racism Together: In partnership with Show Racism the Red Card

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