The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue

In this poignant novel from the author of As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, a Syrian American teen named Jihad Dabbagh discovers a magical sketchbook that helps her transform her grief over her mother's death into powerful art. As she navigates life at an elite school and faces challenges related to her identity, her murals depicting her mother’s story begin to appear around New York, drawing widespread attention. Through her creative journey, Jihad strives to find her voice and forge a new future.