Say Something, Poupeh Babaee!: A Graphic Novel

Ten-year-old Poupeh, an Iranian girl living in the U.S., must overcome selective mutism to advocate for her parents during an embassy interview after a travel ban prevents them from entering the country.

Dr. Haleh Massey is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a PhD in clinical psychology and almost two decades of experience working with children and their families. She met the love of her life while working for a non-profit agency in New York City, then returned to the suburbs in California, where she now runs a private practice. When she’s not working, she enjoys building Legos with her family and eating turkey sandwiches.

Ghazal Qadri is a Kashmiri-born illustrator. Born and raised in a conflict area, Ghazal enjoys working on daily comics about her real-life situations, especially ones that she experienced while living in Kashmir. Changing a mundane moment into a relatable story is the way she makes sense through her art. Ghazal’s work focuses on storytelling through comics and Illustrations for books, digital products, and more.