"A strong debut destined to become a classic.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“Fresh, funny and authentic. Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year marks Hamza as a writer to watch." — BookPage (starred review)
“An affecting reflection on this boy’s tumultuous sixth-grade year.” — Booklist
“Compassionate and authentic. An emotionally perceptive book about grief, identity, and change.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Ahmed’s cheeky narration will fool no readers, as they witness the crumbling of his fake-it-’til-you-make-it wall of emotional self-defense.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"Hamza writes with verve and a palpable fondness for her nuanced characters. Offers discerning lessons on reading, love, and adaptation." — Publishers Weekly